FV104 Samaritan
Appearance
FV104 Samaritan | |
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A FV104 Samaritan in Belgian National Day parade. | |
Type | Armoured ambulance |
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Alvis plc |
No. built | 101[1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 8.7 tonnes |
Length | 5.07 m |
Width | 2.24 m |
Height | 2.42 m |
Crew | 2 |
Engine | Cummins BTA 5.9 diesel 190 hp (142 kW) |
Suspension | torsion bar |
Maximum speed | 72.5 km/h |
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The FV104 Samaritan is the British Army armoured ambulance variant of the CVR(T) family. It has a capacity for up to 6 casualties. It entered service in 1976.[2]
The Samaritan is one of the variants of the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) family of armoured fighting vehicles developed by Alvis plc for the British military.
Vehicles on Display
[edit]Philippines
[edit]- FV104 Samaritan retired Philippine Army is on outdoor static display at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, Philippines.[3]
- Philippine Army Mechanized Infantry Division CVR(T) FV104 Samaritan Armored Ambulance at Philippine Military Academy Fort Gregorio del Pilar, Baguio, Benguet ,Philippines.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Staff Writer, "FV104 Samaritan: Armored ambulance", Military Today, retrieved 15 November 2021
- ^ Alvis FV104 at Military Factory
- ^ "Philippine Army Museum Library and Archives - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting". Travalour. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ https://www.flickr.com/photos/davids_world_2011/26117269081/in/photostream/ [bare URL]
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