Specifications
Year: 1976
Manufacturer(s): Alvis - UK
Production: 50
Capabilities: Utility; Support/Special Purpose;
Manufacturer(s): Alvis - UK
Production: 50
Capabilities: Utility; Support/Special Purpose;
Crew: 2 + 6
Length: 15.72 ft (4.79 m)
Width: 7.35 ft (2.24 m)
Height: 6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Weight: 9 tons (8,073 kg); 17,798 lb
Length: 15.72 ft (4.79 m)
Width: 7.35 ft (2.24 m)
Height: 6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Weight: 9 tons (8,073 kg); 17,798 lb
Power: 1 x Cummins BTA 6-cylinder diesel engine developing 190 horsepower.
Speed: 50 mph (81 kph)
Range: 400 miles (644 km)
Range: 400 miles (644 km)
Operators: Philippines; United Kingdom
Externally, the Samaritan fields a very distinct appearance when compared to the original Scorpion though this is mainly due to the fixed armored superstructure. The glacis plate is well-sloped leading up to the sloped front hull panel of the superstructure. The running gear consists of five road wheels to a track side with the drive sprocket at the front and the track idler at the rear. No track return rollers are used in the arrangement. Entry/exit is through a large rectangular door at the rear of the main hull compartment - the door being hinged along the right side. The driver mains a position at the front left of the hull under an entry/exit hatch. There is a second hatch along the superstructure roof for the vehicle commander. Power is supplied by a single Cummins BTA 6-cylinder diesel-fueled engine developing 190 horsepower. The engine is set to the front right side of the hull.
While not directly armed, the Samaritan is defended by a bank of four smoke grenade dishargers along the front right of the vehicle glacis plate. Peronal weapons may be fielded by the crew.
About 50 examples of the Samaritan were produced by the British Army, making them the sole operator of the type worldwide.
About 50 examples of the Samaritan were produced by the British Army, making them the sole operator of the type worldwide.
Armament
None.
Ammunition:
None.
Variants / Models
• 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.
