
The light car reconnaissance Humber, also called Ironside, an armored vehicle was built by the British during World War II. It was produced by the Rootes Group and was developed from the chassis 4×4 Humber Heavy Utility. Between 1940 and 1943 about 3,600 were produced.
The vehicle was used for reconnaissance battalions in Tunisia and Europe. Three Humbers were modified for the British Royal Family and ministers. After the war some continued to be used by the British in the Far East and India.
The variations of the Mk I which had the roof open, were the Mk II received an armored roof and a tower with a machine gun, the Mk III 4×4 and it was similar to the Mk II and Mk III had additional observation points.
Specifications Humber
Crew: 3
Shielding: up to 12mm
Weight: Mk I: 2.8 tonnes, 3 tonnes Mk II
Dimensions: Length: 4.37 m, width: 1.88 m, height: 2.08 m
Engine: gasoline-powered / 80-87hp
Range: 180km
Speed: 72km / h
Armament: a Boys anti-tank rifle and a Bren gun 7.7 mm

