British Rolls Royce 1924 MkI armoured car

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The Rolls-Royce 1924 MkI armoured car was a British vehicle that saw service from the First World War to WWII. It was based on the chassis of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. Renowned for its reliability and performance, it provided an excellent base for an armoured car.. The armoured car had a steel body with a thickness of 12 mm, which protected the crew of three from small arms fire and shrapnel.

A turret mounted Vickers machine gun provided limited light firepower, but there it had no anti armour capabilities. A six-cylinder petrol engine produced 80 hp and gave a top speed of 45 mph. The car had a range of 150 miles and could traverse rough terrain with its leaf spring suspension and double rear wheels.

The Royal Naval Air Service, the Tank Corps, and the Royal Air Force all used the 1924 MkI in various theatres of war, such as France, Africa, Gallipoli, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Iraq. The car proved to be effective in reconnaissance, patrol, and raiding missions, as well as providing fire support and escorting convoys. The Irish Free State also used it during the Irish Civil War.

In 1940 a new open-topped turret that mounted an anti-tank rifle and Bren light machine gun replaced the older enclosed turret. However, by then the car was obsolete and outmatched by newer armoured vehicles and finally retired from service in 1944.