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AEC Deacon Mark I 6-Pdr Gun Carrier
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | UK |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1942 |
| Manufactured by: | Associated Equipment Company, Ltd. |
| Crew: | 5 |
| Armament: | Main: 6-Pdr (57mm) QF cannon |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder AEC A173 7.7 litre Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The AEC Deacon was mounted on the AEC O853 “Matador” Truck Chassis (Also See the Dorchester ACV). The Deacon was designed and created by the British to quickly get as many mobile AT guns into the North African campaign against the Germans as possible. |
| Data Sheet: |
AEC Deacon Mk I (by Dave Haugh) |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| AEC Deacon Mark I Photos | Dave Haugh - Oregon, USA |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| British Armored Fighting Vehicles | George Bradford |
| A Photo History of Armoured Cars In Two World Wars | George Forty |
| British Armoured Cars: 1914-1945 | B.T. White |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow & Robert J. Icks |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Deacon MK I 6 lb AT Gun Carrier Model Kit (K113) | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | Resin |
Model Pictures
| Reference | Source/Provider |
