Military Vehicles, February 1997,: Re: British MV Marking

Re: British MV Marking

ROD_DIERY (ROD_DIERY@onaustralia.com.au)
Thu, 6 Feb 1997 21:10:21 -0800

> My Ferret has a yellow circle with the number 4 in the middle painted on
the
> front of the right fender. The left fender has a stcker of the British
flag.
>
> What does the number 4 designate?
> I have seen similar markings on other British AFV's. Usually a 4 or 7.
>
> Is the sticker MoD issue, or should the flag be painted on?
> Byron

Hi Byron,
The yellow circle with the number in it is the Bridging Classification
Limit of the vehicle.

In other words, the number 4 indicates the gross loaded weight of the
vehicle. therefore, the vehicle could only cross a bridge that had been
rated to carry loads of 4 tons or heavier. The Australian Army also use the
same classification system.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Rod Diery
Kulin Western Australia
Austin Champ owner and 'would be' restorer
ROD_DIERY@onaustralia.com.au