Dennis Javelin

The Dennis Javelin (later known as the Alexander Dennis Javelin) was an underfloor-engined bus and coach chassis manufactured by Dennis and later Alexander Dennis. It was unveiled in 1986 and acted more or less as a modern replacement for the discontinued Bedford Y series.[1] It also supplanted the heavier Dennis Dorchester.

Dennis Javelin
Safeguard Coaches Plaxton Premiere bodied Dennis Javelin in January 2009
Overview
ManufacturerDennis Specialist Vehicles
Alexander Dennis
Production1986-2010
Body and chassis
Doors1 door
Floor typeStep entrance
Powertrain
EngineCummins C series
Cummins ISBe
TransmissionZF
Dimensions
Length8.5 m (27 ft 10+5⁄8 in)
10 m (32 ft 9+3⁄4 in)
11 m (36 ft 1+1⁄8 in)
12 m (39 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Chronology
PredecessorDennis Lancet

While proving a success, it has never matched its nearest rival, the likewise heavier Volvo B10M, but has had much more success than Dennis's previous coaching industry attempts: The Falcon V, the Lancet and Dorchester.

Exports

In 1996, Australian operator Fearne's Coaches, Wagga Wagga took delivery of four MotorCoach Australia bodied Javelins.[2] New Zealand operator Ritchies Coachlines took delivery of nine Designline and Kiwi Bus Builders bodied Javelins between 1999 and 2005.[3]

References
  1. Javelin bus breaks out Commercial Motor 24 March 1988
  2. Fearne's Investments Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  3. Ritchie's Transport Holdings Australian Bus Fleet Lists
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