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FV104 Samaritan

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FV104 Samaritan
A FV104 Samaritan in Belgian National Day parade.
TypeArmoured ambulance
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Production history
ManufacturerAlvis plc
No. built101[1]
Specifications
Mass8.7 tonnes
Length5.07 m
Width2.24 m
Height2.42 m
Crew2

EngineCummins BTA 5.9 diesel
190 hp (142 kW)
Suspensiontorsion bar
Maximum speed 72.5 km/h
CVRT Samaritan inside

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

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Philippines

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  • 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

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  1. ^ Staff Writer, "FV104 Samaritan: Armored ambulance", Military Today, retrieved 15 November 2021
  2. ^ Alvis FV104 at Military Factory
  3. ^ "Philippine Army Museum Library and Archives - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting". Travalour. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Philippine Army Mechanized Infantry Division CVR(T) FV104 Samaritan Armored Ambulance Philippine Military Academy Fort Gregorio del Pilar Baguio Benguet Philippines". 18 March 2016.