Armoured ambulance
| 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 |
| 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 British Army armoured ambulance variant of the CVR(T) family. It has a capacity for up to 6 casualties. It entered service in 1976.
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.
- Philippine Army Mechanized Infantry Division CVR(T) FV104 Samaritan Armored Ambulance at Philippine Military Academy Fort Gregorio del Pilar, Baguio, Benguet, Philippines.
References
- Staff Writer, "FV104 Samaritan: Armored ambulance", Military Today, retrieved 15 November 2021
- Alvis FV104 at Military Factory
- "Philippine Army Museum Library and Archives - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting". Travalour. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- "Philippine Army Mechanized Infantry Division CVR(T) FV104 Samaritan Armored Ambulance Philippine Military Academy Fort Gregorio del Pilar Baguio Benguet Philippines". 18 March 2016.
| UK military vehicles | |
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| Light-weight | |
| Load carriers | |
| Transporters | |
| Tracked vehicles without armament | |
| UK armoured fighting vehicles | |
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