The Wright GB Hawk is a full-size single-deck 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-deck Wright StreetDeck; it is also powered by the same Daimler OM934 engine found in the StreetDeck and StreetLite.
| Wright GB Hawk | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Wrightbus |
| Production | 2021– |
| Assembly | Ballymena, Northern Ireland |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Single-decker bus |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Chassis | Integral |
| Related | Wright GB Kite Wright StreetDeck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Daimler OM934 5.1 litre 4-cylinder Euro 6 diesel Daimler OM936 7.7 litre 6-cylinder Euro 6 diesel |
| Capacity | 40 seated |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12.1 metres (40 ft) |
| Width | 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) |
| Height | 3.2 metres (10 ft) |
| Curb weight | 18 tonnes |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Wright Eclipse 3 |
The GB Hawk replaces the Volvo B8RLE-powered Wright Eclipse 3 at the top end of the Wrightbus single-decker bus range, as they consolidate towards producing only integral vehicles, and competes with heavyweight designs such as the MCV Evora and the Scania Fencer.[citation needed] Production of the GB Hawk commenced in January 2021. With the discontinuation of the StreetLite in 2024, the GB Hawk is now the only single-deck bus produced by Wrightbus with Diesel propulsion.
The first Hawk entered service on non-passenger trials with Ipswich Buses in February 2021.[2] Northern Irish state operator Ulsterbus were the first and so far only operator to place orders for the GB Hawk, with 123 examples entering service with the operator from mid-2021.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Wright GB Hawk brochure". Wrightbus. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "On the Wright Track?". Coach & Bus Week. Emap. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.(subscription required)
- ^ "Wrightbus heavy-duty single-deck revealed". Buses. Stamford: Key Publishing. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ Savage, Paul; Molloy, Ian (8 November 2022). "Fleet News Ireland". Buses. No. 813. Stamford: Key Publishing. p. 105.
B40F-seated Wright GB Hawk 2607 (YUI 3607) entered service at Enniskillen in September, taking to 123 the number of this type delivered to all depots other than Great Victoria Street and Milewater service centre in Belfast, and Magherafelt and Pennyburn.
External links
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Media related to Wright GB Hawk at Wikimedia Commons- Wrightbus product description
