Turrets and Tracks
Sultan C.V.R.T
Sultan C.V.R.T
(Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked)
SPECIFICATION
Weight; 8.4 tons
Width; 7 ft 10.75 in.
Height with M G in mount; 8 ft 2 in.
Length; 15 ft 9 in.
Crew of Five; Driver, Radio Operator, Commander, and two watch keepers
The Sultan C.V.R.T 92 KB 20 was acquired by Turrets and Tracks in 2001. When we acquired her, she was missing most of her automotive parts, engine, gearbox and several electrical components. It has taken three years to restore fully, as parts are hard to come by due to this vehicle type still being in service today. The Sultan, 92 KB 20, entered service in the early 1970’s as a direct replacement for the Saracen Command Vehicle, as it offered increased speed and agility. Our vehicle was used by the Royal Engineers bomb disposal unit in the first Gulf war.
ROLE
The Sultan Command Post C. V. R. T (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked) is kitted out with a variety of maps, radios and antenna masts, as well as an additional “penthouse” that extends from the rear of the vehicle when set up in a static position. The penthouse is basically a special frame tent that extends from the rear of the Sultan. The vehicle crew can consist of up to six including the Driver, Commander, Radio Operator, Clerks, Staff members etc. The armament consists of a 7.62mm machine gun and smoke dischargers.
ENGINE
The Engine is a Jaguar J60 4.2 litre in-line 6 cylinder petrol couple to TN15X cross drive hot shift 7 speed gearbox, giving the vehicle a top speed in excess of 50 mph.