Use
- British Army Royal Artillery regiments (1965–95)
- Since decommissioning from British Army service, Abbots have become popular for "Tank-driving" adventures, proving much more economical to buy and run than the genuine article.
- Still in service in the Indian Army Regiment of Artillery. They currently operate around 80 guns.
- The comedian Ross Noble revealed on the 3 July 2011 edition of BBC motoring show Top Gear that he owns and operates an FV433. He also provided the interesting fact that the vehicle is exempt from the London congestion charge.
- The vehicle is used in the TV series Gary: Tank Commander from BBC Scotland as the "Tank".
- The vehicle was also used in the final episode of British TV series, Spaced.
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