| Dennis Javelin | |
| Manufacturer: | Dennis Alexander Dennis |
| Production: | 1986-2010 |
| Factory: | Guildford |
| Length: | |
| Floortype: | Step entrance |
| Doors: | 1 |
| Engine: | Cummins C series Cummins ISBe |
| Transmission: | ZF |
| Predecessor: | Dennis Lancet |
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] [2] It also supplanted the heavier Dennis Dorchester.
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. Over 2,000 were produced, with 500 purchased by the Ministry of Defence.[3]
In 1996, Australian operator Fearne's Coaches, Wagga Wagga took delivery of four MotorCoach Australia bodied Javelins.[4] New Zealand operator Ritchies Coachlines took delivery of nine Designline and Kiwi Bus Builders bodied Javelins between 1999 and 2005.[5]