![]() PV 2 was put through a number of trials and tests both in the UK and Sweden, and received various facelifts to the cab roof and body sides along the way. While the military carried out fording trials at Instow, Alvis went away and developed PV 2. Camion is commonly known by its chassis number of PV 1 (Project Vehicle 1), and as "The Beast" by staff at Alvis. ![]() The military, having conducted fording trials with the Saracen, asked if Camion would float. Using the hull and cab of the Salamander, Alvis created the 'Camion' for the military and civilian market. įollowing the success of those vehicles, Alvis then decided to start a private venture of an off-road truck, capable of carrying 5 tons and being highly mobile. Alvis then used the same suspension and drive methods to develop the FV601 Saladin armoured car, and the Salamander airfield crash tender. The Saracen had permanent 6 wheel drive, and independent parallel wishbone links and torsion bar suspension on each wheel station. History Īlvis had great success with the FV603 Saracen armoured personnel carrier, being produced from 1952. Built by Alvis Cars between 19, these vehicles served with the British Army from 1963 until 1993. ![]() The Stalwart, formally classified by the British Army as Truck, High Mobility Load Carrier (HMLC), 5 Ton, 6 x 6, Alvis Stalwart and informally known by servicemen as the Stolly, and by former RCT as the Stally, is a highly mobile amphibious military truck. ![]()
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