Wright GB Hawk

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Wright GB Hawk
Overview
ManufacturerWrightbus
Production2021–
AssemblyBallymena, Northern Ireland
Body and chassis
ClassSingle-decker bus
Doors1 or 2
Floor typeLow floor
ChassisIntegral
RelatedWright GB Kite
Powertrain
EngineDaimler OM934 5.1 litre 4-cylinder Euro 6 diesel
Capacity40 seated
Dimensions
Length10.6 metres (35 ft)
Width2.5 metres (8.2 ft)
Height3.0 metres (9.8 ft)
Curb weight18 tonnes
Chronology
PredecessorWright Eclipse 3

The Wright GB Hawk is an full-size single-decker bus produced by Wrightbus in Ballymena, Northern Ireland since 2021.[1] The first all-new model to be launched by Wrightbus following their takeover by JCB, the GB Hawk is an integral design consisting of the same chassis and body design as the existing double-decker Wright StreetDeck; it is also powered by the same Daimler OM934 engine found in the StreetDeck.

The GB Hawk replaces the Volvo B8RLE-powered Wright Eclipse 3 at the top end of the Wrightbus single-decker bus range,[citation needed] as they consolidate towards producing only integral vehicles, and competes with heavyweight designs such as the MCV Evora and Scania Fencer. Production of the GB Hawk commenced in January 2021. The first Hawk entered service on non-passenger trial with Ipswich Buses on 19 February 2021.[2] Northern Irish state operator Ulsterbus have placed the first order for Hawks, with 34 examples entering service from mid-2021.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Wright GB Hawk brochure". Wrightbus. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. ^ "On the Wright Track?". Coach & Bus Week. EMAP Automotive. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.(subscription required)
  3. ^ "Wrightbus heavy-duty single-deck revealed". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
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