AArmoured vehicles
FV105 Sultan
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SGT Brian Gavin · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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AArmoured vehicles
At a glance
FV105 Sultanlarger figure on 2 of 4
RBY Mk 1larger figure on 2 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Operational; Operational range
Single source450 km (280 mi)[source]
Cummins BTA 5.9 diesel
Single sourceCummins BTA 5.9 diesel 190 hp (142 kW)[source]
Chrysler 225-2 6-cylinder petrol 6.8 litre V-8 diesel (Guatemalan RBY Mk 1 only) Deutz BT6L 912S inline-V6 diesel engine (Honduran local upgrade) or
Single sourcedepending on variant
Single sourceChrysler 225-2 6-cylinder petrol 6.8 litre V-8 diesel (Guatemalan RBY Mk 1 only) Deutz BT6L 912S inline-V6 diesel engine (Honduran local upgrade) 120 hp or 145 hp depending on variant[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | FV105 Sultan | RBY Mk 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Place of origin | United Kingdom[source] | Israel[source] |
| Main armament | FN MAG on pintle mount[source] | Up to 5 machine guns ( pintle mounts)[source] |
| Suspension | torsion bar[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Alvis plc[source] | — |
| Type | — | Reconnaissance vehicle[source] |
| In service | — | 1975-present[source] |
| Used by | — | See Operators[source] |
| Wars | — | Guatemalan Civil War FMLN-Honduran skirmish South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000)[source] |
| Designer | — | IAI RAMTA[source] |
| Designed | — | 1975[source] |
| Produced | — | 1975[source] |
| Armour | — | 8 mm (0.31 in) steel (hull sides) 10 mm (0.39 in) steel (floor)[source] |
| Power/weight | — | Depends on Variant[source] |
| Former operator · Israel | — | Israel[source] |
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