| FV106 Samson | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Armoured recovery vehicle |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| No. built | 136[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.7 tonnes |
| Length | 5 m (including Vice and bench) |
| Width | 2.4 m |
| Height | 2.8 m (Including A-frame) |
| Crew | Commander, driver and crew |
Main armament | 1 x 7.62 mmL7 GPMG |
Secondary armament | 8 Smoke dischargers |
| Engine | Jaguar 4.2 litrepetrol |
Operational range | 483 Km |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h |
| References | [2] |
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FV106 Samson was aBritish Armyarmoured recovery vehicle, one of theCVR(T) family. The main role of this vehicle was to recover the CVR(T) family of vehicles, but could also recover other light tracked vehicles such as theFV430 series.
The Samson was conceived in the early 1970s with the final design entering production in 1978. The hull is an all-welded aluminium construction. It usually carries a crew of three operating a 3.5T capstan winch that can also be utilised in a lifting configuration. It carries suitable equipment to enable a 4:1 mechanical advantage with 228m of winch rope. This winch is capable of recovering up to 12 Tonnes of vehicle. A manually operatedearth anchor is situated at the rear to anchor the vehicle while operations are carried out.[2]
The Samson can be fitted with a flotation screen so it can be operated amphibiously using its own tracks at 6.5 km/h or at 9.6 km/h if also fitted with a propeller kit. The Samson can also be fitted with a fullNBC protection unit.[3]
A single Samson accompanied the two troops ofBlues and Royals CVR(T)s to theFalklands War.[4]
Togo One in service.[citation needed]
Belgium[citation needed]
Brunei Darussalam – 2 vehicles in service.[citation needed]
Latvia[5]
Oman – 3 vehicles in service.[citation needed]
Philippines – 6 vehicles in service.[citation needed]
Thailand[citation needed]
United Kingdom – No longer in service with theBritish Army andRoyal Air Force.[citation needed]
Ukraine - 5 vehicles from the United Kingdom in 2022.[citation needed]
