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The FV601 Saladin is a six-wheeled armoured car developed by Crossley Motors [1] and later manufactured by Alvis. Designed in 1954, it replaced the AEC Armoured Car in service with the British Army from 1958 onward.
F601 Alvis Saladin. United Kingdom (1956) - Armoured Car - Around 2,000 built. The Alvis F600 family. In 1945 a requirement came for the replacement of the ww2 AEC heavy armored car in service.
- 3 (Driver, commander, gunner)
- 11.6 tons (23,200 ibs)
- 4.93 x 2.54 x 2.39 m (194 x 100 x 94 in)
May 6, 2024 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Alvis FV601 Saladin 6x6 Wheeled Armored Car including pictures.
In UK service the Saladin was replaced with the Scorpion light tank that features a similar 76mm cannon. The majority of Saladin armored cars are no longer in service although a few hundred are in second line service or held in reserve by various nations.
The Saladin was the armoured car of Alvis' FV600 series, using similar suspension and drivetrain components to the Saracen armoured personnel carrier, Stalwart High Mobility Load Carrier and Salamander fire tender.
- United Kingdom-Alvis
- FV601 Saladin Armoured Car
- 1958
- 11,500kg
Saladin Mark 2 Armored Car Kit (3554) Dragon Models (Black Label Series) 1/35. Injection Molded Plastic. Saladin Mark 2 Armored Car Kit. Firing Line/Dartmoor Models. 1/35. Initially all White Metal; Second run kits with Firing Line have a resin hull. Saladin Mark 2 Armored Car Kit.
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The FV601 Saladin is a six-wheeled armoured car by Crossley Motors and later manufactured by Alvis. Designed in 1954, it replaced the AEC Armoured Car in service with the British Army from 1958 onward. The vehicle weighed 11 tonnes, offered a top speed of 72 km/h, and had a crew of three.