AArmoured vehicles
FV105 Sultan
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SGT Brian Gavin · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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AArmoured vehicles
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FV105 Sultanlarger figure on 0 of 5
VBTP-MR Guaranilarger figure on 5 of 5
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Configuration
| Specification | FV105 Sultan | VBTP-MR Guarani |
|---|---|---|
| Place of origin | United Kingdom[source] | Brazil / Italy[source] |
| Main armament | FN MAG on pintle mount[source] | Armoured remote controlled AEL Systems UT30 turret 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon with Coaxial FN MAG MG 7.62 mm, 6 smoke grenade launchers (can be fitted with add on armour), equipped with infrared/thermal/night vision electronic sight.[source] |
| Suspension | torsion bar[source] | Hydropneumatic[source] |
| Manufacturer | Alvis plc[source] | Iveco[source] |
| Type | — | Amphibious wheeled Armoured personnel carrier[source] |
| In service | — | since 2014[source] |
| Unit cost | — | US$ 1,074 million (2016)[source] |
| Armor | — | Basic armour: STANAG 4569 Level 2. Add on armour: STANAG 4569 Level 4 (max)[source] |
| Secondary armament | — | 7.62 mm FN MAG MG, M2 Browning installed in Remote controlled stabilized REMAX turret (fitted with 4 smoke grenade launchers, electronic thermal/infrared, night vision), or armoured manual turret REMAN (STANAG 4569 Level 2).[source] |
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