# Austin K5

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British heavy military truck

Austin K5 Austin K5 general cargo lorry Type Military truck Place of origin United Kingdom Service history In service Second World War Production history Manufacturer Austin Produced 1941-1945 No. built 12,280 Specifications Mass 6.7 tonnes Length 19 ft 8 inches (5.99 m) Width 7 ft 3 inch (2.21 m) Height 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) Armour None Engine Austin 6-cylinder, 3995 cc, petrol 85 hp Payload capacity 3 tons Suspension Wheel, 4 × 4

The **Austin K5** was a British heavy military [truck](/source/Truck) built by [Austin](/source/Austin_Motor_Company) for use during the [Second World War](/source/Second_World_War).

The K5 was used with open body and cab for carrying the [Ordnance QF 6 pounder](/source/Ordnance_QF_6_pounder) anti-tank gun *portee* in the [North African Campaign](/source/North_African_Campaign) or with an enclosed cab for General Service (GS). Enclosed body versions were used for salvage and rescue work in the UK.

It was nicknamed the "Screamer" because of a rather noisy transfer case.

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