Entering service in 1956, this ARV replaced the earlier Mark 1 and was significantly upgraded, especially in the provision of a winch with 31,000 kg towing capability.
Armament 1 x .30 L3A4 Machine-Gun
2 x 5 barrel stroke dischargers
Crew 4
Weight in action 50,295 kg
Length 8.966 in; Height 2.895 in; Width 3.39 in; Track width 0.61 in; Ground
clearance 0.45 in
Maximum road speed 34.6 km/h
Range (roads) 102 km
Engine type: Rolls Royce Meteor Mark IVB; Engine power 650 bhp; Engine capacity
27 litres; Fuel capacity 1,045 litres
Ammunition capacity .30 - 2,000 rounds.
Pictures taken at Tankfest 2004, Bovington:
(pre-GS 'A' number designations)
