Old scimitar cmdt here, this is great.......up until you get through to the other side and find everything you have stowed on the outside (bergans etc) has been "removed" by the trees.....and yes ive seen it done!!
As some others have pointed out, the T in CVR(T) stands for Tracked and not Tank. The companion vehicles, the Fox and Vixen, were designated CVR(W) for Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Wheeled)
I did enjoy my CVRT Spartan back in the day, the German motorists learned how to use their headlight dip switch (rapidly) courtesy of the coaxial mounted search light on thr machine gun mount. It was great.
I’ve worked on these at either Alvis, Alvis Vickers, BAE Systems…and love them to bits. Designed all the comms kit installations in the early 2000’s great memories!
When we were kids in ghe 70's the local posh kid had Action Man Tank like this. We were about 8 years old and during battle with Action Men, I think mine was a sailor with a Sten Gun, we decided to make it more authentic with a banger and a bit of turps out of his Dad's shed. End result was a mound of melted plastic, a badly scorched lawn and a thick ear.
Was overtaken by a scimitar back in the 80s, whilst driving near lakenheath airbase, it was doing 55mile an hour on tarmac and didn't slow as it suddenly turned left and crashed straight through part of the thetford forest.very impressive.
Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked (CVRT) FV107 Scimitar, Close Reconnaissance (CR) or Formation Reconnaissance (FR). Various turret options, the Belgian, the Fox, and others known only to 'Gary' from Vickers. All depending on the fit / location of the DOM10 reel and the fire extinguisher bracket on the turret. IIRC the bins are slightly different. As also the commander's optics (pre BOWMAN / BGTI). Fox turret has the big gap between hull and turret which yours does not have. The Rarden and chain gun seem to be missing, also the Commander's optics. So tricky blighter to correctly identify.
What should we call the dragon ? 🐉
Old scimitar cmdt here, this is great.......up until you get through to the other side and find everything you have stowed on the outside (bergans etc) has been "removed" by the trees.....and yes ive seen it done!!
Good to see ‘Lieutenant Gruber’s little tank’ in it’s natural habitat 😁
As some others have pointed out, the T in CVR(T) stands for Tracked and not Tank. The companion vehicles, the Fox and Vixen, were designated CVR(W) for Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Wheeled)
dog in one hand, tank controls in the other, dude. livin a freakin cool one
I did enjoy my CVRT Spartan back in the day, the German motorists learned how to use their headlight dip switch (rapidly) courtesy of the coaxial mounted search light on thr machine gun mount. It was great.
I’ve worked on these at either Alvis, Alvis Vickers, BAE Systems…and love them to bits. Designed all the comms kit installations in the early 2000’s great memories!
When we were kids in ghe 70's the local posh kid had Action Man Tank like this. We were about 8 years old and during battle with Action Men, I think mine was a sailor with a Sten Gun, we decided to make it more authentic with a banger and a bit of turps out of his Dad's shed. End result was a mound of melted plastic, a badly scorched lawn and a thick ear.
Ever since I first saw them going into conflict in 82 as a 9 year old I knew if I ever had a tank it would be a Scorpion.
I'm a US Army Vet and a track mechanic, i really enjoy your videos! Keep them coming!
Signs of a happy tank driver. Trees in the Teeth.
Greatest respect for returning with both wing mirrors still on.
Was overtaken by a scimitar back in the 80s, whilst driving near lakenheath airbase, it was doing 55mile an hour on tarmac and didn't slow as it suddenly turned left and crashed straight through part of the thetford forest.very impressive.
I’m so damn jealous. I miss driving these
I love it.
“The CVRT is good for sneezing up to you in the woods”
I would love to see you do the mc Donald’s trip.
Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked (CVRT) FV107 Scimitar, Close Reconnaissance (CR) or Formation Reconnaissance (FR). Various turret options, the Belgian, the Fox, and others known only to 'Gary' from Vickers. All depending on the fit / location of the DOM10 reel and the fire extinguisher bracket on the turret. IIRC the bins are slightly different. As also the commander's optics (pre BOWMAN / BGTI). Fox turret has the big gap between hull and turret which yours does not have. The Rarden and chain gun seem to be missing, also the Commander's optics. So tricky blighter to correctly identify.
the Ukrainians absolutely love the 40 x CVRTs we have sent them. Great in softer terrain and can be in an out quicker than anything else.
I like that they've used Raleigh Grifter handlebar grips in the turret. 80s baby!