Exhibit #35 UK
1954
Fv603 Saracen APC
This APC was designed in the late 1940s, the first prototype appearing in 1952. The Saracen takes full advantage of the shared components in the Saladin APC and the Stalwart high mobility load carrier. The Saracen was in production from 1952 to 1972. This particular APC was made in 1954 and served in Africa.
Country
of Origin: United Kingdom
Crew:
2-10
Engine:
Rolls Royce B80 Mk 6a, 8-cylinder petrol engine.
Speed:
44+ MPH.
Range:
400 miles
Armament:
2 7.62MM Machine Guns, 6 smoke dischargers.
Armor:
8MM-16MM
Dimensions:
Length-17.2 feet, Width-8.4 feet, height-8.1 feet.
Weight:
22,374 Pounds loaded, 19,008 Lbs empty.