Alvis FV603 Saracen

1952 COLD WAR MODERN

• 1 Alvis FV603 The History of the Saracens
• 2 Alvis FV603 Saracen Specification
  • 2.1 Basic
  • 2.2 Roles
  • 2.3 Dimensions
  • 2.4 Performance
  • 2.5 Performance
  • 2.6 Armor
  • 2.7 Changes

Alvis FV603 The History of the Saracens

With its far-reaching colonial empire threatened by civil unrest, the British army relied heavily on cheap armoured vehicles for security vehicles that could easily outperform, or even surpass, most weapons and systems used by rebel factions. Alves built many of these vehicles for the British Army and others before and during World War II, and continued in that role during the Cold War years. Our product used to be the FV603 Saracen 6x6, a 6x6 light armoured wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed to protect space shuttle personnel and provide security awareness measures when required. Alvis was established in Coventry, England in 1919 as the Alvis Car and Engineering Company to start producing civilian vehicles.

The brand fell under the Rover label in 1965 and eventually died out in 1967 (today the Alvis brand is owned by the Defense Power Plant). BAe system).

The company eventually produced the Dingo Scout light vehicle, the FV601 Saladin armored vehicle, the special 8x8 AVLB bridge and the successful light vehicle series in the FV101 Scorpion/FV102 Striker/FV103 Spartan (and similar products).

Despite its rather unorthodox exterior, the Saracen's interior is rather traditional. The engine is housed in the forward cabin, suctioned through a heavy-duty slatted grille arrangement, the cockpit is located directly aft, and the vehicle commander is located in the central crew cab aft. The vehicle has room for an additional nine combat troops, with easy access through two large rectangular hinged doors at the rear of the hull.

All sides of the vehicle can be defended with open launch ports, which also feature viewing slots for viewing. The Saracens were fully armored, as it was able to take direct hits from small arms and light artillery projectiles. Protection includes 16mm Rolled Homogeneous Armor (RHA).

Smoke grenade launchers are mounted on the front fenders in two rows of three to provide the crew with a temporary homemade smoke screen if desired. The 6x6 wheel arrangement consists of three separate axles, each with steel tire-rubber wheels for maximum traction. Provides shock for every wheel position for off-road capability. As a result, the Saracen has a top speed of 72 km/h on the road and 32 km/h off-road.

The gasoline engine has a range of 400 kilometers. The range is powered by a 160 hp Rolls-Royce B80 Mk. 6A 8-cylinder engine. A fully enclosed turret is optional, along the hull roofline, this location usually carries a .30 caliber light machine gun for basic defense/attack.

Alternatively, the vehicle can be equipped with a vandal-proof water projector. Primary production Saracens are simply referred to as "Saracens Mk 1".

The FV603 Saracen is from the same family of Alvis FV600 military vehicles, although certain components make it unique. The already mentioned "Saladin" belongs to this family. The Saracens themselves have been further developed into several battlefield-oriented forms, including an armored command vehicle (FV604), an armored command post artillery reconnaissance vehicle (FV610), and a battlefield ambulance (FV606/FV611). The series was implemented in 1952 during the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960) involving the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

Malaya was still a colony under British rule, and it declined under the occupation of the Japanese Empire during World War II. The rise of communist power in the country led to a bloody guerrilla war that required intervention, involving 35,000 Britons.

The war was ultimately won by British and Commonwealth troops to help restore some order to the troubled country.

Saracens have also become widely exported vehicles, serving Thailand in Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Niger, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan and others. The Sri Lankan army used the Saracens during the Sri Lankan civil war from 1983 to 2009, although they are probably best known for their time under British operations during the troubles in Northern Ireland from 1967 to 1998.

The Saracens are used as a security tool and as a highly visible deterrent to ongoing violence in the country. Saracens of the Lebanese Army were similarly deployed during the long Lebanese civil war from 1975 to 1990.

While some countries still rely on the Saracen APC to some extent, many modern-minded forces have withdrawn more modern alternatives, or, due to lack of funding, none at all. After decades of loyal service, the British Army retired its Saracens line in 1993.

Sources indicate that the total production of the Saracen car has reached 1,838 units, with a production time span from 1952 to 1972.

Alvis FV603 Saracen Specification

Basic

Roles

Dimensions

Performance

Performance

Armor

1,000 x 7.62mm Ammo

6 x Smoke Grenade

Changes