FV104 Samaritan
| FV104 Samaritan | |
|---|---|
A FV104 Samaritan in Belgian National Day parade. | |
| Type | Armoured ambulance |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Alvis plc |
| No. built | 101 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.7 tonnes |
| Length | 5.07 m |
| Width | 2.24 m |
| Height | 2.42 m |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | Cummins BTA 5.9 diesel 190 hp (142 kW) |
| Suspension | torsion bar |
| Maximum speed | 72.5 km/h |
The FV104 Samaritan is the British Army armoured ambulance variant of the CVR(T) family. It has a capacity for up to 6 casualties. It entered service in 1976.
The Samaritan is one of the variants of the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) family of armoured fighting vehicles developed by Alvis plc for the British military.