FV104 Samaritan explained
| Is Vehicle: | yes |
| Is Uk: | yes |
| FV104 Samaritan |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Type: | Armoured ambulance |
| Manufacturer: | Alvis plc |
| Number: | 101 |
| Length: | 5.07 m |
| Width: | 2.24 m |
| Height: | 2.42 m |
| Weight: | 8.7 tonnes |
| Suspension: | torsion bar |
| Speed: | 72.5 km/h |
| Engine: | Cummins BTA 5.9 diesel |
| Engine Power: | 190 hp (142 kW) |
| Crew: | 2 |
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.[1]
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
Philippines
- FV104 Samaritan retired Philippine Army is on outdoor static display at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, Philippines.[2]
- Philippine Army Mechanized Infantry Division CVR(T) FV104 Samaritan Armored Ambulance at Philippine Military Academy Fort Gregorio del Pilar, Baguio, Benguet, Philippines.[3]
Notes and References
- http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=189 Alvis FV104 at Military Factory
- Web site: Philippine Army Museum Library and Archives - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting . 2024-06-04 . Travalour . en.
- Web site: Philippine Army Mechanized Infantry Division CVR(T) FV104 Samaritan Armored Ambulance Philippine Military Academy Fort Gregorio del Pilar Baguio Benguet Philippines . 18 March 2016 .
