The Spartan APC can carry a squad of five combat-ready troops. By Staff Writer
The Alvis Spartan is a variant of the Alvis Scorpion CVR(T) and Starstreak APC systems. Initially it served to carry the Javelin surface to air missile system but has since been adopted to serve a variety of battlefield (anti-tank and air defense) and peacekeeping roles. The Spartan is fully amphibious and is operated by a crew of three. More importantly, the Spartan needs only a crew of two and the armored personnel variant can provide transportation for up to five combat-equipped soldiers. The system has seen action as recently as the Bosnian Conflict.
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Armored Vehicle Quick Profile
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1978
Designation:Alvis FV103 Spartan Classification Type:Armored Personnel Carrier Contractor:Alvis (BAe Systems Land Systems), Telford, UK Country of Origin: United Kingdom Number Built: Not Available
Operators: Belgium, Jordan, Oman and the United Kingdom.
Variants
FV101 Scorpion - Base Reconnaissance Model with 90mm main gun.
FV101 Scorpion 90 - Updated FV101 base Scorpion model.
FV102 Striker - Anti-Tank Vehicle featuring 5 x Swingfire anti-tank missiles.
FV103 Spartan - Armored Personnel Carrier
FV104 Samaritan - Battlefield Ambulance
FV105 Sultan - Battlefield Command Vehicle
FV106 Samson - Battlefield Recovery Vehicle
FV107 Scimitar - Reconnaissance Vehicle featuring a 30mm gun.
Streaker - High Mobility Carrier
Sabre - Reconnaissance Vehicle featuring a 30mm powered turret.
FV4333 Stormer - Armored Personnel Carrier based on Scorpion chassis.
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