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 0 of 4
WZ-523larger figure on 4 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source4.82 m (15 ft 10 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FV105 Sultan | WZ-523 |
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| Place of origin | United Kingdom[source] | People's Republic of China[source] |
| Main armament | FN MAG on pintle mount[source] | 12.7 mm heavy machine gun[source] |
| Suspension | torsion bar[source] | Wheeled 6x6[source] |
| Manufacturer | Alvis plc[source] | NORINCO |
6.02 m (19 ft 9 in)[source]
including machine gun
Single source2.73 m (8 ft 11 in) (including machine gun)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Type | — | Armored personnel carrier[source] |
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| In service | — | 1984–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Operators[source] |
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| Armor | — | welded steel 20 mm front 14 mm sides 6 mm rear[source] |
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