CVR(T) Projects (prototypes, variants)

[Jason Dykstra (Wyvern)]

Hi everybody,

I was looking around on the forums and found that there wasn't a thread about the CVR(T) family, so I thought I would start one. If there is a thread which would be applicable, I kindly ask the moderators to merge this with it.

I am currently researching CVR(T) variants and have run into a large number of them, and have been unable to find a comprehensive list about the vehicle family. Therefore, I felt that it would be a good idea to start a thread to compile information in one place about the multitude of variants which are known to exist.

The project below is taken from Jane's IDR 1998, showing a Scorpion mounting a Helio FVT925 turret, armed with a 25mm M242 cannon. This is one of a number of CVR(T) variants armed with a 25mm cannon. More details are in the article posted below. Is there any more information about this specific vehicle available?

 

[Apophenia]

Not at all comprehensive, just part of my attempt to gather FV designations ...

FV100 Series - Combat Vehicle, Reconnaissance (Tracked)
- FV101: Scorpion Mk.1; CVR(T) Fire Support variant
-- FV101 light recce tank armed with 76 mm L23A1 gun
-- Sabre: Conv., FV107 Scimitar analogue, Fox turret
-- Salamander: Conv., OPFOR 'T-80' vehicle for BATUS
- FV102: Striker CVR(T) ATGM carrier variant
-- FV102: 5 x Swingfire launchers + 5 x reloads
- FV103: Spartan CVR(T) APC variant, carries 3 + 7
- FV104: Samaritan CVR(T) armoured ambulance variant
- FV105: Sultan CVR(T) command and control variant
- FV106: Samson CVR(T) ARV variant, with rear A-frame
- FV107: Scimitar CVR(T) recce/light tank variant
-- FV107 Scimitar armed with 30 mm L21 Rarden cannon
- FV108: Streaker, CVR(T) REME Light Aid Detachment
- FV109: Workhorse, CVR(T) APC, FV432 as replacement
- FV120: FV103 Spartan with Compact Milan Turret; 1986
-- Desig. poss based on FV102 Striker ATGM carrier (??)
- FV13x-FV17x : (??)
- FV180: Combat Engineering Tractor, Royal Engineers
-- FV180 CET has fwd winch, rear earth-moving bucket

FV4330 Series - Stormer CVR(T) Derivatives
- FV4333: Stormer Armoured Carrier hull
-- On an extended and widened CVR(T) hull
- FV433(?): 1986 self-propelled SAM platform
-- 2 x quad Thales Starstreak HVM launchers
- FV433(?): 1991 mine-layer; flatbed rear
-- W/ French Minotaar mine dispersal system
-- Replaced by Shielder mine-laying system
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE armoured ambulance
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE ARV derivative
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE 81 mm Mortar Carrier
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE 120 mm Mortar Carrier
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE Stormer 30 tank-killer
-- Stormer 30 w/ 30 mm M242 + TOW ATGM launchers
- FV433(?): (Project) Stormer AVLB bridgelayer
- FV433(?): (Project) Stormer Command and Control

OT: If anyone can fill in any of those 'missing' CVR(T) FV designations, I'd be very grateful!

 

[Jason Dykstra (Wyvern)]

Thanks for the list! It helps a lot!

Also found this:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1620008221405777920

View: https://twitter.com/thinkdefence/status/1620008221405777920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1620008221405777920%7Ctwgr%5E99072d8c3d45dc863368bd6ace1a79adb3f848d1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thinkdefence.co.uk%2F2023%2F02%2Fmounted-close-combat-overwatch-mcco%2F

 

[Jason Dykstra (Wyvern)]

Scorpion 2000 - a modernised variant of the the Scorpion meant for export, with improved capabilities, as well as improved crew comfort.

Scorpion 2000 is a project by the British company Repaircraft PLC to refurbish and upgrade the Scorpion tank for 2000 onwards. Modifications include the addition of an auxiliary power unit with secondary generator to provide electrical power and to drive air conditioning without running the main engine. The track and suspension have been improved and increased storage space is provided. The Spartan APC and the Sultan Command vehicle are also available with similar improvements. And, if you have ever wondered how much a (light) tank costs, Scorpion prices start at about 200,000 (12/1999)

From: http://table-tanks.blogspot.com/2007/07/scorpion-2000.html

 

[Scott Kenny]

I'd love to get one of those CVR(T)s, particularly a Scimitar or Scorpion. They'd be so much fun to drive around!

 

[timmymagic]

Not at all comprehensive, just part of my attempt to gather FV designations ...

One to add is Scimitar Mk.2. This is a new built Spartan chassis with Scimitar turret mounted on the top.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5tqrQJ7nGo


There was also a Scimitar for Afghanistan with Odin turret with .50cal MG with side mounted Thermal Imager.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1624532110173253633

View: https://twitter.com/Gabriel64869839/status/1624532110173253633

 

[Old_ROF]

Not at all comprehensive, just part of my attempt to gather FV designations ...

FV100 Series - Combat Vehicle, Reconnaissance (Tracked)
- FV101: Scorpion Mk.1; CVR(T) Fire Support variant
-- FV101 light recce tank armed with 76 mm L23A1 gun
-- Sabre: Conv., FV107 Scimitar analogue, Fox turret
-- Salamander: Conv., OPFOR 'T-80' vehicle for BATUS
- FV102: Striker CVR(T) ATGM carrier variant
-- FV102: 5 x Swingfire launchers + 5 x reloads
- FV103: Spartan CVR(T) APC variant, carries 3 + 7
- FV104: Samaritan CVR(T) armoured ambulance variant
- FV105: Sultan CVR(T) command and control variant
- FV106: Samson CVR(T) ARV variant, with rear A-frame
- FV107: Scimitar CVR(T) recce/light tank variant
-- FV107 Scimitar armed with 30 mm L21 Rarden cannon
- FV108: Streaker, CVR(T) REME Light Aid Detachment
- FV109: Workhorse, CVR(T) APC, FV432 as replacement
- FV120: FV103 Spartan with Compact Milan Turret; 1986
-- Desig. poss based on FV102 Striker ATGM carrier (??)
- FV13x-FV17x : (??)
- FV180: Combat Engineering Tractor, Royal Engineers
-- FV180 CET has fwd winch, rear earth-moving bucket

FV4330 Series - Stormer CVR(T) Derivatives
- FV4333: Stormer Armoured Carrier hull
-- On an extended and widened CVR(T) hull
- FV433(?): 1986 self-propelled SAM platform
-- 2 x quad Thales Starstreak HVM launchers
- FV433(?): 1991 mine-layer; flatbed rear
-- W/ French Minotaar mine dispersal system
-- Replaced by Shielder mine-laying system
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE armoured ambulance
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE ARV derivative
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE 81 mm Mortar Carrier
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE 120 mm Mortar Carrier
- FV433(?): (Project) BAE Stormer 30 tank-killer
-- Stormer 30 w/ 30 mm M242 + TOW ATGM launchers
- FV433(?): (Project) Stormer AVLB bridgelayer
- FV433(?): (Project) Stormer Command and Control

OT: If anyone can fill in any of those 'missing' CVR(T) FV designations, I'd be very grateful!

Another variant was the Scorpion 90 or Scorpion 2. Fitted with the Cockerall Mk3 90mm ordnance. Not used in UK service.

A Spartan was used by the FVRDE at Chertsey for test and evaluation purposes. At one time it was fitted with high speed band tracks.

Although the CET was designated the FV180 it has no commonality with the Alvis Scorpion family. It was originally designed by MEXE at Christchurch and manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factories at Leeds and Nottngham.

 

[Apophenia]

... Although the CET was designated the FV180 it has no commonality with the Alvis Scorpion family. It was originally designed by MEXE at Christchurch and manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factories at Leeds and Nottngham.

Yes, I've never understood why the 'FV' list-makers lump the FV180 in with the CVR(T)s. But then, there is much about the 'FV' series designations that don't make much sense ...

 

[timmymagic]

Another two CVR(T) variants to add...

mPODt

The MPODt Concept

Foxwood Diesel have sponsored the mPODt concept of upgrading the engine from a Perkins engine to a Cummins engine.

www.foxwooddiesel.com

https://www.cvrtparts.com/concept-vehicles/

Photo of the mPODt demonstrator with ODIN turret

https://imgur.com/cd9tgn1

View: https://imgur.com/cd9tgn1


Stallion

mPODt used the Stallion, a prototype of the Stormer based Shielder as its base....more detail in the thread on HMVF below...

CVR(T) Stallion

There's one on Milweb at the moment (here) So, who has any details? To my eye they look a lot like Streaker / Shielder but those new light clusters make them look a lot more aggressive, the rest of the CVR(T)s are a bit 'My First Tank' :cool2: Stone

hmvf.co.uk

Video of a privately owned Stallion

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGqDDkreeHk