Toggle search WHAT WE DO WHO WE ARE EQUIPMENT PEOPLE NEWS & EVENTS DEPLOYMENTS CAREERS Reconnaissance Vehicles Personal Equipment Small arms and support weapons Combat Vehicles Protected Patrol Vehicles Toggle EQUIPMENT RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLES RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLES Reconnaissance troops are an essential element in the gathering of battlefield intelligence. They are trained in the art of information gathering by stealth, both from vehicles and on foot, providing information 24-hours a day to commanders in all weather conditions. Left Right COMBAT VEHICLE RECONNAISSANCE (TRACK) - SCIMITAR SPARTAN & CVR(T) VEHICLES JACKAL 2 FUCHS COMBAT VEHICLE RECONNAISSANCE (TRACK) - SCIMITAR OVERVIEW ARMAMENT DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW The Scimitar armoured fighting vehicle's exceptionally low ground pressure and small size make it useful where the terrain is hostile and movement is difficult. Scimitar carries a 30mm Rarden cannon for self-defence. It is used by reconnaissance regiments of the Royal Armoured Corps and 'recce' elements of the armoured infantry. SPARTAN & CVR(T) VEHICLES OVERVIEW DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW The Spartan is a very small armoured personnel carrier, it can carry four men in addition to the crew of three. It is used to carry small specialised groups such as reconnaissance teams, air defence sections and mortar fire controllers. Samaritan, Sultan and Samson are also CVR(T) vehicles: Samaritan is an ambulance vehicle, Sultan an armoured command vehicle and Sampson an armoured recovery vehicle. JACKAL 2 OVERVIEW DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS FOOTAGE OVERVIEW Jackal 2 is a high mobility weapons platform, with a unique air-bag suspension system allowing rapid movement across varying terrain. It is designed to protect personnel against roadside explosions and mine attacks (the chassis is heavier than its predecessor to give additional protection). Jackal 2 is armed with a General Purpose Machine Gun for crew protection and can carry either a Heavy Machine Gun or a Grenade Machine Gun as the main weapons system in the fire support role. The gun ring has been moved forward to give a 360 degree sweep of fire. Jackal 2 is closely related to the new Coyote tactical support vehicle, which is a six-wheel, Jackal-based armoured vehicle. FUCHS OVERVIEW DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW The FUCHS (German for Fox) is a six-wheeled, all-wheel drive, armoured vehicle equipped with automatic systems and sensors for detecting nuclear radiation, as well as CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) agents and other toxic substances. Its primary role is Area Survey and Reconnaissance (AS&R), providing CBRN assurance to movement corridors on the battlefield. The British Army's fleet of FUCHS AS&R vehicles is operated by the Warminster-based Falcon Squadron. Falcon Squadron is manned by soldiers of the Royal Tank Regiment but sits in 28 Regiment, Royal Engineers. COYOTE TSV (LIGHT) OVERVIEW DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS FOOTAGE OVERVIEW The Coyote tactical support vehicle, (TSV) light, is based on a 6x6 derivative of the Jackal 2 and supports the go-anywhere, high-mobility Jackals across harsh terrain. The extra two wheels gives a heavier vehicle, which can act in support of the Jackal 2 to transport supplies and equipment over similar terrain. The Coyote, which has similar protection systems, armament and propulsion to the Jackal 2, can carry also an extra crew member compared to the original Jackal vehicle. Engineering Equipment Logistic Vehicles Artillery and Air Defence Communication and Surveillance ACCESSIBILITY SECURITY POLICY PRIVACY AND COOKIES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION GET IN TOUCH Find the contacts you need for recruitment, media enquiries and more. GET IN TOUCH FOLLOW US https://www.facebook.com/britisharmy https://www.youtube.com/britisharmy https://www.instagram.com/britisharmy https://twitter.com/britisharmy https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-army © 2020 Crown Copyright BACK TO TOP We use cookies to personalise content and advertising, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. If you would like an experience that is tailored to you, click ‘Accept All Cookies’. Alternatively, you can manage your Cookie Settings. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies