FV105 Sultan
| FV105 Sultan | |
|---|---|
A British Army Sultan with IFOR markings drives up onto a RO-RO ship's lowered rear-loading ramp in the harbor in Split, Croatia, during Operation Joint Endeavor. | |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8,346 kg (8.214 long tons) |
| Length | 4.82 m (15 ft 10 in) |
| Width | 2.28 m (7 ft 6 in) |
| Crew | 6 |
Main armament | FN MAG on pintle mount |
| Engine | Cummins BTA 5.9 diesel 190 hp (142 kW) |
| Suspension | torsion bar |
Operational range | 450 km (280 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
FV105 Sultan was a British command and control vehicle based on the CVR(T) platform. It has a higher roof than the armoured personnel carrier variants, providing a more comfortable "office space" inside. Sultan entered service in 1978. It is no longer used by British Armed Forces.