Military Equipment of The United Kingdom - Armoured Vehicles - Armoured Combat Vehicles

Armoured Combat Vehicles

The British Army operates in excess of 5,000 armoured combat vehicles.

Name Origin Type Number Photo Notes
Armoured combat vehicles
Challenger 2 United Kingdom Main Battle Tank 227 The Challenger 2 (CR2) is the British Army's battle proven main battle tank, it replaced the Challenger 1 that served with distinction on operations in the Gulf War and the Balkans.
Warrior United Kingdom Infantry Fighting Vehicle 781 The Warrior IFV has the speed and performance to keep up with Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks over the most difficult terrain, and the firepower and armour to support infantry in the assault. Warrior will be upgraded in a 1 billion pound deal with Lockheed Martin UK. The Warrior will receive an improved turret and new stabilised 40mm cannon, enabling it to fire while on the move.
FV430 & FV432 Bulldog United Kingdom Armoured Personnel Carrier 895 The FV 430 family of armoured fighting vehicles entered service with the British Army in the 1960s, but regular maintenance and improvements including a new power train have enabled this old workhorse to remain in service into the 21st Century.
CVR(T) Scimitar
CVR(T) Samaritan
CVR(T) Sultan
CVR(T) Samson
CVR(T) Stormer
United Kingdom Armoured Fighting Vehicle 654
Scimitar is an armoured reconnaissance vehicle (also classed as a light tank).
Samaritan is an armoured ambulance.
Sultan is a command and control vehicle.
Samson is an armoured recovery vehicle.
Stormer is a close air defence variant of the CVR(T) family utilizing the Starstreak missile system.
Cougar Mastiff
Cougar Wolfhound
Cougar Ridgback
United States Armoured Fighting Vehicle 647
Mastiff (359 in service) is the 6 x 6 wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle variant of the Cougar vehicle. Wolfhound (125 in service) is an Armoured tactical support variant of the Mastiff. It has a larger load-carrying ability, and will mainly operate in the logistical role, moving ammunition for Light Guns, or carrying Bulky Stores. The Ridgback (168 in service) 4 x 4 wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle, is nearly two metres shorter but, crucially, a metre slimmer than Mastiff, which allows troops greater access and mobility within built-up environments.
Husky United States Multipurpose Armoured Vehicle 327 The Husky is an armoured tactical support vehicle providing commanders with a highly mobile and flexible load carrying vehicle. It is equipped with a machine gun.
Land Rover Snatch / VIXEN United Kingdom Multipurpose Armoured Vehicle 485 The 485 Land Rover Snatch 2s in the British Army are a Protected Patrol Vehicle, based on the Land Rover Heavy Duty Chassis. This upgraded vehicle includes armour for troops on the frontline facing IEDs and Mines. The Army has a total of 12,000+ Land Rover as it is there main light utility/patrol vehicle.
Foxhound United Kingdom Multipurpose Armoured Vehicle 376 The Foxhound is a new armoured patrol vehicle that is intended to replace the current Land Rover Snatch. It design is specifically suited to providing protection from Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)s and so-called 'roadside bombs'. The vehicle is due to start operations by 2011. An extra 51 vehicles will be added to the fleet.
Jackal
Coyote
United Kingdom Multipurpose Armoured Vehicle 320 The Jackal (250 in service) 4 x 4 wheel-drive is used for reconnaissance, rapid assault, fire support and convoy protection. While Coyote (70 in service), a larger 6 x 6 wheel-drive variant is used as a tactical support vehicle.
Panther Italy Multipurpose Armoured Vehicle 401 Panther is in use with various Commanders/Officers for Armoured, Armoured Recce and Armoured Infantry Units. Panther is also be used as the Commander's vehicle for Engineer Troops, Anti-Tank, Mortar and supporting fire platoons. Option for 400 more vehicles.
Viking United Kingdom Armoured Fighting Vehicle
(All-Terrain)
158 The Viking All Terrain Vehicle (Protected) ATV(P) is the third generation of articulated vehicles produced by BAE Systems Hagglunds of Sweden.
Warthog Singapore Armoured Fighting Vehicle
(All-Terrain)
100 Warthog is the British Army version of the ST Kinetics Bronco ATTC. With its added payload capacity and heavier protection, it was purchased for urgent service in Afghanistan, and is designated to eventually replace the entire Viking fleet.
Vector United Kingdom Protected Patrol vehicle
(All-Terrain)
160 The Vector provides good protection and, importantly, increased mobility and capacity compared to the Snatch Landrover, which makes it very suitable for the rugged terrain and long patrol distances in Afghanistan.
TPz Fuchs West Germany APC & Biological Warfare 11 The Fuchs vehicles were initially gifted to the UK for the first Gulf War, since when they have been upgraded to be one of the most technologically advanced vehicles of their type in the world. They are manned by a crew of four, Commander, Driver and two Operators. The Fuchs were the first British vehicles into Iraq of the main ground force during the first Gulf War. The vehicle is fully amphibious with a speed through water of 10 kts. It forms part of the armoured arm of the CBRN Regiment which facilitates freedom of movement while the Land Forces advance.

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