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This vehicle is currently on display at the Museum
When the CVR(T) series of aluminium armoured light vehicles was designed a full range of variants was considered including an armoured recovery vehicle. The basic APC hull of the Spartan was adapted to contain a winch which was operated to the rear of the vehicle. A hinged spade anchor was designed in two halves to preserve access to the rear door. Before digging itself in the spade was reinforced by a bridge piece which linked together the two separate spades. To winch any heavy vehicles or lighter ones from difficult slopes it was necessary to lay out several pulleys to get the maximum effect from a fairly low capacity winch.
The CVR(T) series of vehicles came into use in the early 1970s and most types are still current. They were used together with the ARV versions in the Falklands and Gulf Wars.
Length |
4.79 m (15 ft 8 in) |
Width |
2.36 m (7 ft 8 in) |
Height |
2.25 m (7 ft 4 in) |
Weight |
8.73 tonnes |
Winch |
3.5 tonnes capacity |
Engine |
Jaguar 4.2 litre petrol |
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