FV510, Warrior

Mechanised Combat Vehicle (MCV)

FV510 Warrior Mechanised Combat Vehicle is used by the British Army's armoured infantry battalions. Originally known as MCV-80 the production vehicle was first introduced in 1986. The vehicle seen here is known as the Warrior Section Vehicle. There are a number of other variants, including Command Vehicles, Missile Vehicles, Mechanised Artillery Observation Vehicle (MAOV), Mortar Vehicle, Repair and Recovery Vehicle and Combat Repair Vehicle.

Data Armament: 30 mm L21A2 Rarden Cannon, Coaxial L94A1 7.62 mm Chain gun, 2 x 4 barrel smoke dischargers. Weight (in action): 24,500 kg Length: 6.34 m; Height: 2.791 m; Width: 3.034 m Crew: 3 + 7 infantry Max road speed: 75 km/h; Range(road): 660 km Engine: Perkins CV8 TCA V-8 diesel, 550 hp Fuel capacity: 770 l

(pre-GS 'A' number designations)

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