FV104 Samaritan
| FV104 Samaritan | |
|---|---|
 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 |
The FV104 Samaritan is 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
Philippines
- 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
- ^ Staff Writer, "FV104 Samaritan: Armored ambulance", Military Today, retrieved 15 November 2021
- ^ Alvis FV104 at Military Factory
- ^ https://www.travalour.com/attraction/6526-philippine-army-museum-library-and-archives
- ^ https://www.flickr.com/photos/davids_world_2011/26117269081/in/photostream/
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