Scorpion (FV101)

 This is the fire support version of the CVRT family.

 Design commenced in 1966 and the Scorpion entered service in 1972. it was the first CVRT to enter services and was generally a replacement for the FV601 Saladin that had been in service since 1958.

Like all the CVRT family it was initially provided with a Jaguar XK J60 MK 100A 4.2L six inline engine, It had the same TN15 Transmission, Torsion suspension and running gear as all CVRT.  It has the L23A1 medium velocity  76mm gun, similar to the L5A1 on the Saladin Armoured car. And a 7.62 L43A1 GPMG.

Scimitar (FV107)

This is the close reconnaissance version of the CVRT family. The first prototypes were delivered in 1971 and the Scimitar entered service in 1973. It was generally a replacement for the FV701 Ferret that had been in service since 1952. The wheeled variant of the Scimitar the FV721 Fox arrived later.

Like all the CVRT family it shares the same engine, transmission, suspension and running gear. The hull and turret dimensions are similar to the Scorpion. It has a L21A1 30mm Rarden cannon, same as that provided to the Fox and Warrior APC, and a 7.62 L23A1 GPMG.

Samson (FV106)

This is the Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV) version of the CVRT family. The first prototype was tested in 1973, but Samson was the last of the original variants to enter service in 1978. Previous REME reconnaissance recovery vehicles had been non armoured.

Like all the CVRT family it shares the same engine, transmission, suspension and running gear. The hull is a lot taller matching the overall size of a turreted CVRT. For recovery it has a rear anchor and a 750ft wire recovery winch with a maximum pull of around 14 tons. It armament is an external mounted GPMG.

Sultan (FV105)

This is the Armoured Command Vehicle (ACV) version of the CVRT family. The vehicle was developed around the same time as the Samaritan and has the same hull size. The Sultan entered service in 1977. 

Like all the CVRT family it shares the same engine, transmission, suspension and running gear. The rear compartment is elevated to allow for a sitting bench & map board to be installed. Sultan is used as a ACV at both Squadron & Regimental levels. As such it has additional radios & antenna mountings. It comes with a penthouse tent and is armed with an external GPMG.

Samaritan (FV104)

This is the Armoured Ambulance version of the CVRT family. The first Samaritan entered service in 1977, replacing an earlier variant of the FV603 Saracen APC.

Like all the CVRT family it shares the same engine, transmission, suspension and running gear. The rear compartment is elevated to allow for up to 4no stretcher cases. The Samaritan is fitted out with extensive internal and external storage for medical supplies, and is the only vehicle in the series with a AC system. It carries no armament, and is clearly marked on all 4 sides with a red cross. 

Spartan (FV103)

This is the Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) version of the CVRT family. Spartans entered service around 1978, and were used in an extensive amount of specialist roles. being to small to hold an infantry section (4 men and a commander).

Like all the CVRT family it shares the same engine, transmission, suspension and running gear. It has the same profile as a Striker or a Samson without the rear anchor. Because it is such a versatile AFV it was produced in twice the numbers (691). It is in use with the RE, RA and RAC as well as the RAF, it is armed with an external L37A1 GMPG mounted to a Copula.

Striker (FV102)

This is the Anti-Tank Guided weapon (ATGW) version of the CVRT family. The Striker entered services around 1975, it was originally a RHA vehicle but was later transferred to the RAC. As a Tank killer it was seen as a prize asset, so in stowage mode was deliberately designed to look like a Spartan APC.

Like all the CVRT family it shares the same engine, transmission suspension & running gear. Striker carries five live BA Swingfire HEAT missiles, with 5no stowed in the vehicle. With a effective range up to 4Kms, the optics & controls could be removed allowing the Striker to fire from dead ground. Its armed with GMPG

Sabre

This vehicle was developed from the hull of the FV101 Scorpion and the turret of the FV721 Fox. It was used to fill a gap in the RAC ranks caused by the need to take the Scorpion out of service. It entered service in 1995 and was retired in 2004, with approx. 132 sabres being made.

it was almost identical to a Scimitar, with a slightly smaller turret and a L94A1 7.62 chain gun in lieu of a GPMG. The Sabre was mostly allocated to reserve regiments in the RAC, and left service prior to the dieselisation of the CVRT fleet