Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked (CVRT) Family

[@Davman316]

I passed my CVRT driving license before I had a normal car license. I used to drive the Samaritan ambulance variant I was able to drive it one handed on the autobahns by wrapping my left arm around one of the tillers, and steering the right tiller with my left hand. We used to keep a bottle of whisky in the toilet and the gaps running along the stretchers were perfect for holding cans of larger. I think I heard somewhere that there were a total of 50 Samaritans in the British Army including the TA. It was a nightmare to drive in the heavy rain as the rain used to bounce off the front hull and hit me right in the face, which ment I was constantly wiping my googles. I will add that the ambulance version has a morgue facility, which blows very cold air to keep any bodies on ice. Anyway one time this malfuntioned, and I ended up driving with artic type aircom blowing in my face and body. I was well wrapped up, but it was not a fun trip.

[@YorkshirePirate]

Strange how things have changed. We weren't allowed to sit our H licence before we had car in 2009.

[@paulmulcahy2250]

Ha-ha -- that reminds me of the time at NTC when I was a young PFC and I cracked my ribs, and I got quite adept at driving my 577 with one arm and hand.

[@ennassingletooth359]

Does Fv101 Scorpion 90mm have Stabilizer for its main gun??

[@alexspareone3872]

Wow, super anecdotes that capture detail not found in "official" histories. You must write it all in a memoir, seriously!

[@jnrshane]

Same h license b4 me car. Bfpo 30 & 33 also Canada I was with 9/12 royal lancers attached to yank units 4 recon n they defiantly purchased a small number of em 1980 t 1984

[@gtaclevelandcity]

Hey Matsimus, you forgot the 90mm long barrel variant. Granted I don't believe the UK themselves have used it but its employed around the world. It turns the CVRT into a true light tank.

[@johnwright3650]

I started my army career in 1978, as a chieftain driver. went on to being a scimitar driver then scorpion cewman. after that went to mt and became a stalwart instructor. best years of my life.

[@numanoid5665]

I'm 30 years serving in Ireland. Many years in 1st Armoured Cavalry Squadron. Now moved to New HQ for promotion ( WO1). Loved being in the squadron though. Was a gunnery and driving instructor on scorpion. Regards D.H

[@traderghost]

Love the CVRT! One of the most handsome armoured vehicles in the world, IMO. Go for your dream, Matsimus! Buy one!

[@_Matsimus_]

Haha there’s one for sale in Canada for $40,000..... like I said lol it’s a dream

[@YorkshirePirate]

@@_Matsimus_ Look at the CVR(T) appreciation group on Facebook. eBay has a few good ones too.

[@captainhaddock2988]

The Scorpion is the coolest tank ever - my Action Man had one!

[@philwatkins927]

I was a driver, maintenance and gunnery instructor on this tank. I had a love for it. So much I became a Recce fleet management and gunnery instructor. I'm a disabled war veteran now. As the army is to mobilise. It brought back a lot of feelings. But mostly I wish all the front line troops, dig in, and keep ya heads down.

[@neilwilliams2409]

Vehicle at 9:10 03FD66 is SABER. You can tell by the extra stowage bins on the front skirt. The sidelights and indicators had to be remounted on a wing type bracket because of the additional stowage bins on the front . The hulls were from decommissioned Scorpion 90mm and the turrets were removed from the CVRW Fox. Great video a blast from the past.

[@philhsueh4860]

Matsimus You can sell the Mrs. on the idea of buying a CVRT as the perfect vehicle to have in case of a zombie apocalypse. It's highly mobile and doesn't need roads, it's armored so you're safe any bad guys with guns, it's too heavy to be pushed over and has enough power to roll through anybody or nearly anything in its way. If you get one of the personnel carrying variants (C&C, ambulance, etc.) it can be used to carry you, your family, maybe a couple of friends and plenty of supplies. In other words, it's the perfect shtf vehicle.

[@miniaturesandstuff5209]

nice video! This is the only type of tank the Philippine Army has atm. It was enough, until the battle of Marawi City back in 2017 showed that a heavily armoured tank is needed to spearhead breaking entrenched enemy lines.

[@thomasborgsmidt9801]

I do have a VERY periferal connection with the CVRT. I have advocated the procurement of them for the boggy areas in eastern Europe - there are a LOT of them, and that is an area where tanks might enter, but not exit. The other thing was, that the RAF regiments used them to defend the airfields in Germany - trust me: Paratroopers would have been sausages if the came down on that airfield - or even in the vicinity. The main parameter for me is two chassis, that can be maintained. The tracked might - for all I care - be the new "rubber band". And the wheeled must have sufficiently large wheels. The engine should not be a problem, as Germany produces lots of lorry engines where spares are available world wide - anyway. MTU or Scania (VW in the background). The germans have a sensible filosophy as to engine maintaince. If some serious breaks - then change the whole bloody engine. The Leopard's engine can be disconnected with about - say 4 hydraulic hoses - it is lifted off the recovery vehicle and a new one plugged in. The first problem is the chassis. It should be maintainable by mongs and use normal auto repair facilities. The next thing is the armour where I'm inclined to make the shoe to fit the box. Transport aeroplanes have come a long way since the Belfast (commonly known as the Belslow - horrible piece of aerospace incompetence), and other piston engined aircraft. A Globemaster lifts 77 metric tons (as far as I understand Wikipedia) which gives us a squadron of 10 7 ton vehicles.3 Globemaster lifts gives a batallion (-) The support vehicles could come the next day as the perimeter has been secured. Now that is a totally different kettle of fish! I still like the combined arms! Let the infantry deal with the long range armour threat with HOT or TOW's plus a mortar dismount team. I would rather economise on a mashinegun team than regular rifles. Support from mashine canon mounted on the vehicle. The tank version should have a gun that can deal with intruders up to about 4-500 meters - rather a lower caliber but higher velocity. The thing won't be able to stop an Abrams tank! But it won't have to, as the real tank is either at the bottom of the ice-covered lake or the bloody swamp (in Estonia and Lithuania they are still pulling german and russian WW2 tanks out of the bogs). Another anti-tank delicacy is trees felled crosswise over narrow forrest paths. That will stop not only any serious armoured force, but also its supply train (given russians use artillery as they are wont). When do you have a clear view in a swamp and forrest longer than 500 meters? The artillery version would be either a 155 mm with reduced charge and range; but when you are the meanest bitch in town - hairstyle does not matter or a 105 mm. Leave the calculations to the PC. But as to guns: The question is: What ammunition do you have in the depot? You can alway update later. But one feature is a must! There must be hatches large enough for rotund reservist. That is probably the reason why US infantry in WW2 had 20% + killed, but only 3% of the tankers: The Sherman was easy to get out of. Tanks WILL be hit, but if you can get out of them in a hurry....

[@gunner678]

I commanded a troop of Scimitar on CATAC at Warminster and I loved it. I am actually a gunner so it was a chance to do something different for a week or on exercise. Great fun. Your Spartan picture is actually the bigger Striker (count the wheels). The striker was used in UK service to mount Starstreak AD system. I used the Spartan with AD troop. The aircraft is the Argosy. If you want to buy one, check out how much Irish Army surplus are selling them at. They have recently been withdrawn from service (last 5 years).

[@xjamesx7047]

We have almost alot of CVRT's in my country ( *Philippines* ) for the _PH Army_ it's probably alot or some refurbished, and some few decomissioned ones atleast. Also Fun Fact: if our "CVRT" are decommisioned we remove the turret with a cannon and that we can place and fit it onto our fleet of _M113A1 and A2's_ if need be for medium or heavy support roles. Even onto some 4x4 Simba APC's, and of course in some V-100 Cad. Cage Commando's. Well that's that then 😃

[@TheStefanAbad]

James Ferraris I find it sad that the AFP can't get enough to maintain these. The requirement for better armor was really highlighted by the Marawi Siege, IMO if the AFP was given better armor that conflict wouldn't last long.

[@xjamesx7047]

Stefan Abad Is that so huh, well small point there friend. Even if we lack equipment on our military vehicles,weapons,trainings and so on, we still get the job done if any odds are high or low were still doing it. 🤔

[@zed9095]

James Ferraris tama ka brader. Kahit man sa sobrang hirap ng gawain, Kahit papaano natatapos natin.

[@aspiranttobeapatrioticcana6748]

Uy, join the discord

[@sabre2182]

Interesting....Philippines Army used to 40 of them right?...how many left now?..... Saw not long ago that the Army had just gotten a large hand me down delivery of M113's............ I'm Canadian and served in The Canadian Forces ( Armour)...we used to operate a vehicle called the AVGP COUGAR...these had the complete turret and gun from the Scorpion....great turret, the Cougar was a joke...should have just picked up the Full version of the Scorpions as tank trainers and the Scimitar / Sabres to replace our LYNX tracked recce vehicles.......which where OK...but under armed..... The Australians also use alot of turreted / upgunned M113's cheers........best of luck mate..... :)

[@joshjwillway1545]

B L O O D Y C O L O N I E S

[@GarysActionManChannel1970]

ACTION MAN had one as well! Palitoy ha access to the ALVIS blue prints and were even allowed to have ALVIS badge moulded into hull

[@shaolindreams]

The Scorp is so cute i just want to hug her.

[@thomasborgsmidt9801]

Oh yes, and 50 year old ladies love a hug from the grandchildren.

[@randomcoyote8807]

Someone *could* make a Scorpion plushie toy and there'd be a market for that. Just sayin'.

[@whya2ndaccount]

Oi, watch the "dawn of time" comments. :) I had a great time in a Scimitar CVR(T) during an exchange I did with 1 QDG in West Germany. It had the Jaguar engine (which was outstanding). Light weight + big engine + narrow tracks + icy roads = fun times. The Troop I had consisted of Scorpions and Scimitars but the Scorpions only had HESH, not APDS as mentioned in the US clip. Good luck with Mrs M. :)

[@andrewkaye9545]

I was a driver in a CVRT Spartan MCT, great days. Great wagon.

[@whomagoose6897]

Would be nice to get a CVRT. Or maybe a Ferret scout car. But for absolute fun on a military vehicle there is the M274 Truck, Platform, Utility, called the "Mule." Able to move up to 1000 pounds of cargo, about 453-kg. Like driving a bumper car in the amusement park. Pure fun.

[@bananabong4911]

Thanks for doing this video man. I love the CVR(T)s.

[@zed9095]

Love your vids m8. Told you, you never failed me. You're the best military related youtuber. Hope to see more in the future. God bless m8

[@konfor2934]

Все это время я думал что один тут, русскоговорящий, смотрю его видосы)

[@zed9095]

kon for sorry man im not russian 😁. Can you reply in english. You mustve mistaken me as one 😁✌

[@konfor2934]

All this time I thought that one here, Russian-speaking, I watch his vidos) All this time

[@_Matsimus_]

Thanks so much! Means a lot to me!!

[@zed9095]

Matsimus no problem mat 😁

[@alexspareone3872]

Nice video, as always. Salute to your service young man. I could never do what you did. A guy who worked for me used earlier to drive the Fox, which he loved, but said it had a danger of falling over because it was top heavy. Same Rarden cannon as the Scimitar and he was very impressd with it.

[@alexspareone3872]

BTW...brilliant clip of the boss getting stuck, love the humurous self joking way he reacted.

[@andrewlee-do3rf]

1:28 AHAHAHAHAHA Captain always goes down with the ship ;D

[@Ha22austme77]

No fucking way im in this video. i am the one in the grey T-shirt in the commanders hatch of that scimitar. Postivley buzzing man... i have also waited forever for this video great work mattttttttt

[@AndrewSmith-ug8tz]

I served the majority of my time in the British Army on CVR(T) . Although I began service on Chieftain my Regiment, !3/18 RH converted to Recce role and, after Ferret Scout Car and CVR (W) Fox in NI and Cyprus, spent the remainder of my time on CVR(T) crewed on all models except Samson, (not a spanner strangler), Even was crewed as Squadron Medic commanding a Samaritan! Also served on Scorpion whilst deployed to Belize! Brilliant vehicle for it´s very many and varied roles!

[@weegie558]

Ref your Sgt getting stuck in the cab. On Herrick 11 this happened to one of our blokes (Household Cavalry) who was driver and sadly lost both legs in the thing. My Troop also got hit with a few IEDs that tour but thankfully we were on Jackals 👌 one driver still lost his pins though on Jackal so if the banger is big enough you're fucked anyway. Great wagon on the prairie in Canada many Chally 2s killed by CVRTS out there 👍 great video, as a Recce and firepower platform Ajax looks to be exciting.

[@angmori172]

I can't take these tiny boxes seriously, they're too adorable

[@alantorres7916]

I have always liked apcs and armored cars they look so cute when you put them them next to tanks or something bigger

[@vinnyd8108]

I loved working on these !! I was a Samson Driver in Germany in the 90's 😀

[@andrewlee-do3rf]

9:46 Jesus...I can only imagine how cramped that thing can be o___O

[@magnuslauglo5356]

I've always loved the CVR(T) concept. Basically, light armor you can roll in and out of a C-130. I think US would benefit from something like this.

[@YorkshirePirate]

They have striker, don't be fooled by the rule of cool tracks. It is better for the job.

[@morgan19811]

Thanks for that Matsimus, i was a sabre and scimitar crewman from 99-16. i loved my cvrt that thing would go places i could not walk or climb initially fast jag engine was de-tunned from the race engine thats its claimed to be but that with the gearbox still pushed her 60+ and 70+ if your removed the limiter fuse if i recall, then the cummins 5.9 scimitar was introduced up armoured so the speed was the same but more protection and low revs less screaming engine note and no bloody oil bath air filter of the saber version, however slowly they piled on the armpore bar armour which is great but bugger all for bar mines or heavy ied so more armour or sandbags in the hull began to push the 5.9 which initially was more than enough in the first iteration but laden as she was slowed her down loosing that critical design edge and she is not a slugger she was welterweight strike and move, that's the realities of falklands through germany then iraq and afgan she served us well.

[@scarface9767]

iv played with the cvrt line vehicles in armored warfere it is a great armored vehicle

[@FromaTwistedMind]

THE best armoured vehicle my Action Men ever rode in. I kept all their gear in it.

[@andrewlee-do3rf]

10:40 I am kinda disappointed it doesn't have that zany 80s music from the M2 bradley documentary video...oof ;D

[@ash0man]

Great review as always and awesome insight into your actual personal experience with this vehicle. I do hope to get your review on its replacement, the AJAX- particularly the interesting 40mm cased telescoped ammunition.

[@jonny2954]

He already did the Ajax Scout SV.

[@CrazyIvan2142]

We always must remember this sergeant , who stay to live in that cvr

[@jamesmosley1549]

It was the cvrt spartan that without doubt saved my life and my crews lives back in 2006, due to a suicide bomber. I really love these vehicles.

[@jonnybarba119]

Love the vids man! Keep it up!

[@karamelles98]

Right now Armed forces of Latvia, had bought a bunch of them...

[@dxw3895]

Since i live in country side of Latvia, i heave the same dream, to get one of CVRT`s in my garage...

[@wasntprepared]

Thanks for that lil bonus Info Had A Good laugh :3

[@xyperkhert3055]

The philippines still uses the fv 101 with a 75mm if not mistaken...there are only more like 6 of it in service

[@karlp8484]

A strange occurrence. Australia never had the Scorpion, but there where many Scorpion tank turrets put on M113 armoured vehicles to produce the "Fire Support Vehicle" of that type. My unit, 10th Light Horse (Armoured Recon plus other roles) had six.

[@chaz8758]

Replacing the old Saladin turreted FSV vehicles.

[@karlp8484]

The turrets came from the Saladin armoured car?

[@chaz8758]

The original FSV M113's used Saladin Turrets before the Australians fitted Scorpion Turrets

[@karlp8484]

Thanks!

[@sidneyhall4076]

I worked and served/lived in on the scorpion , and scimitar in my regiment, Scorpion as a close recce troop in a heavy cavalry regiment (4th/7th RDG). (scimitar in Belize 1980-81) the vehicle was great, a close working environment, stowage was the problem, we adjusted by stealing chieftain/ammunition bins to add, I'm talking about 1984-87. I can say most hits on a target was by the second round fired, scimitar was more accurate being a lighter faster gun .. I cannot speak for everyone, but a good crew could do a pack lift in a quick time plus share a few beers with the Reme (yellow handbag) , scorpion had a empty round bin in the center of the turret (when not firing) allowed the crew a better place to put the essentials (beer) but over all, this was a great vehicle, firing the scorpion was a bit gaseous, but the smell grew on you and i could say using a quote from a movie (slightly changed) I love the smell of cordite in the morning. like i said this was a great vehicle to work on, the bad side was everyone see's the turret crew standing, in reality it was only head and shoulders, the commander has a raising seat, the gunner didn't. the commander had a fixed sight, the gunner had the option to put in a stowage position, sooo if the driver hit a good bump in a closed down environment, the commander would have a squashed face against his sight, as well as the gunner (even worst for the gunner, if the sight was in the stowage position it would hit him at Mach speed) and the poor driver would hear some abusive language, maybe a kick in the head, but the bone dome would take the pounding.. all said and done a great vehicle, I heard it went to a deasil engine after i left in 92 which made sense, it was a shame that they ended the scorpion, but kept the scimitar, the scorpion was a great fighting vehicle and with its cannon could deal extensive damage. I can only say that i loved working on the vehicle and my memories with the crew(s) i worked with will last forever.

[@ProfGop]

In Latvia these things are called trash cans by some military and national guard personnel

[@SvenTviking]

Professional Gopnik Not very bright are they, then!

[@mmareks9865]

Shut up vatnaja morda

[@crabyman3555]

well they have not yet been used, so that view may change as years go by. Its too early to judge

[@dxw3895]

Heavent heard any bad comments from Latvian army staff... Only clueless, ignorant can say that...

[@dxw3895]

Latvia is moust armed country in the world... Just nearly 2mil ppl (small town of UK) heave so mutch armament... And still getting more... GO Latvia! :)

[@mrdelaney4440]

Total respect mat for living the dream, i hope you get your CVRT soon 😁 im hoping to get myself an ex soviet bmp at some point but would need a lotto win first

[@mfrasermtber]

I crewed a Sabre in Boz 95/96. Great wagons, just take a fair bit of looking after tho.

[@scotty20040]

My old man was in a Recce Troop in the 80’s, I know CVRT well.

[@DPGDEFENDERSKirkbymoorside]

Horrible memories of seized/rounded off torsion bar pins in Batus.

[@_Matsimus_]

DPG Defenders hell yeah lol sucked

[@lycossurfer8851]

Is Sarge still in there?? 😂

[@toddoroi4947]

Ben D Jr, they got the butter eventually.

[@liamholcroft7212]

there's only 2 types af sarge in this man's army, a massage and a sausage... and if i were to massage my sausage then that would make me a wanker! do not call senior NCOs wankers!

[@Shaun137]

Maybe trying to get out without dropping the seat lol.

[@stephanl1983]

@@liamholcroft7212 or three kinds of sarge, a massage, a sausage and a passage. If you ever say again, I massage my sausage, I put my pacestick into your passage! 🤣🤣🤣 I loved the Sergeant Major at Bad Lads Army

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

Sounds like a great vehicle to up-grade & sell to a 2nd or 3rd nation. Gyroscopically controlled gun would be a plus along with an infrared viewing & targeting system. This could make this sneaky vehicle a great night fighter.

[@TheFearDasTier]

Only watched ur videos cause I like the epic in/outtro but now I see that your videos are awesome as the intro outtros excuse my bad English I am krautii hastati germanici

[@nil981]

It looks like a baby merkava.

[@kingchooet9966]

Patrick Milewski no.

[@eugeneturner7520]

Did you ever get your CVRT vehicle?

[@martingardener90]

Not only is it now made of "aluminum" but also seems to have gained a "jagwar" engine! The diesel engine must have come in after my time in REME ( wonder what it was? ) Didn't have much experience with CVRT but did with Fox. Biggest problem was people driving them with the handbrake on burning out the bands - not easy to replace when they were beside the driver ankles.

[@thomasborgsmidt9801]

Another thing is: Tanks won't fly - no matter what your freindly neighbourhood sales rep tells you. A Globemaster can take ONE heavy tank - and there is then hell to pay to get the damned thing from the airport. That means it takes a squadron of 6 Globemasters a week to move a batallion of tanks a week to move - as a bare hypothetical minimum. That is not enough. A Globemaster costs about 218 mio USD. A Leopard 2 - Ausführung A6 - costs 5-6 mio. USD - that means - one Globemaster costs the same as the aforementioned battalion. Maybe - just maybe - it was a better idea to preposition your ruddy battalion, pay for reasonable storage and attendence so the street urchins don't sell them on the black market - and then fly in the crews. Ready to move out in 24 hours. When I was younger than You I wrote a thesis on the management of a spare parts depot. I got into hot water because I refused to attach a value to the spare parts. The simple reason was, that the turnover was concentrated to less than 5% of the sparepart numbers - the rest had entered the inventory and not been touched for ages. If something serious breaks - then fly in the damned suspension to a small airfield with the mechanic and repair it on the spot - take the defect part back with the mechanic in the Hecules (or what I prefer: The Spartan). What I told the professor - oh shut up you old fart: I know the math as well, but the relevance? Those who run the spare parts depot are not carrier personel - probably an old sergeant with PTSD - and generally do it sufficiently well. Where the USA is right: We have in Europe already a lot of underused capacity. The defence ministers of Denmark, Holland and Belgium ran into each other at the mens lavatory, and figured out, that by pooling ressources we actually had an airborne batallion we were already paying for - to be operational next year. Later we can form a brigade! Now a brigade on helicopters slamming down on a division of hostile troops resting. They don't even have to kill the buggars - just ensure they will have to WALK. Another thing - to take something where you have a ballpark figure - an italian Centauro tank destroyer cost about 1.6 mio USD - though personally I would spend the extra 0.4 million to get something less flimsy. But it is 1/3 of a tank. Another thing: If you train a tank regiment an pay full time professionals - why not "cross-dress" them and have eqiupment BOTH on wheels and tracks. Cost??? Nonsense: What costs real money is the skilled personel. OK, you can of course get mongs cheaper, but it has consequences in results. Pro's cost real money, but are not as expensive in the end as idiots.

[@xxnightmareblazexx6927]

Hi Matsimus! This *Scorpion Tank* (S-T9) Is One Of British Fighter Tanks At Combat Attacks On War. It's Heavy Impact Shoot Can Approach 8/10 Miles To A Target On It's Way. This Tank's Standard Firing Turret Was *4 Feet Long* It Is Also Considred At LongRange Tank! UK Troops Were Also Having Their Time By This Tank. *(CVRT)* *THANK YOU!*

[@typicalperson8206]

Yay another mat video about a cool vehicle

[@fistan5447]

Considering the situation is for tanks on modern battlefield, i think CVRT type super-light tanks is going to be replacing all other tanks in the near future. Just doesnt make sense to put so many things in basket when you can literally put missiles on this vehicle which will enable it to kill any other tank in the world. What you need is superior mobility combined with low cost/maintainance, and ability to protect crew from all small arms while being able to destroy fortified positions from protected vehicle.

[@s000mable]

I'm driving a Spartan tomorrow it's on my bucket list

[@ZGoddessLola]

Owing it, and talking it to get some groceries without being worried that someone would scratch it, 😂

[@drrocketman7794]

Oh God...when that Scorpion bounced out of the hole and something broke off the turret bustle...the hatch slammed shut...was everyone okay?

[@badas45]

A year ago I wasn't familiar with CVRTs I had seen a scorpion but after watching this video and consult ing the Google a litte Now I want a CVRT.seems they are some of the most available and economical "tanks"

[@philhsueh4860]

Out of curiosity, what were the maintenance issues with the CVR(T)s? What made them such a pain to work on? Was it a matter of engineers putting components anywhere they could without any thought to the people who would eventually have to work on these vehicles? I have a friend who was an LAV mechanic in the Marine Corps and he would always tell me how much of pain the earlier models were to work on. Some parts, according to the manual, were supposed to be readily acessible and worked from outside the hull without having to remove the engine. The reality of it was that it was far easier to remove engine and then work on it than it was to try to access it in place. It also didn't help that it required two separate sets of tools to work on, one metric and on standard. Reason being was that the hull was made in Canada (so metric) while the engine was American (so standard/imperial).

[@SvenTviking]

Phil Hsueh The original motor was the Jaguar straight 6, virtually the same as in an XKE/ E type.

[@Riceball01]

The original motor on what? The CRV(T) or the LAV? If you're referring to the CRV(T), it still doesn't explain what made the vehicle a pain to work on.

[@watsondove849]

I was a driver mech on cvrt, changing the points required, removal of frontal armour, driver's seat, engine bulkhead for a 2 minute job, fantastic fun to drive ,great little veh

[@kyphe.]

My brother was a crew commander on a Scimitar CRVt in Iraq and Afgan. He said they suffered badly due to the up armor package making them far too heavy for their design parameters, which meant they required constant maintenance as they kept breaking down. Especially in Afghanistan where ready rates were terrible and the hulls began to crack.

[@chaz8758]

Hull cracking due to age as much as anything else was overcome to a big degree with the Scimitar 2, basically a new build modified Spartan hull with the Scimitar turret on it. This enabled it to carry more kit and have better protection against mines.

[@johnanderson4203]

Love the videos the British troops I met while down range we’re awesome and hilarious

[@thewomble1509]

The way I see it, the best replacement for this family of vehicles would be bigger than the CVR (T) family but smaller than the Ajax,which to me is way too big and bulky for a recce role.

[@TheMrthatdude17]

Your platoon sgt would be a squad leader in our army. Fitness. Usa!

[@MrTangolizard]

The British army uses corporals as section commanders and lance corporals as fire team commanders (2ic) and a platoon Sargent in the infantry would be one of the fittest men in the platoon u have to remember mat was a mechanic they care more about the ability to fix things well rather than running however he would still have to pass his yearly tests

[@bamse7116]

The FV107 is so cute!

[@xjamesx7047]

TheLonelyOne Cute but deadly, in that size of that 😃

[@Ethan-yi4lm]

Mat what do you think about the British army potential changing into a defence force and what could be the effect on it? Plus love all of your videos👍

[@saudal-beidh1663]

You are very, very cool and your channel is also wonderful

[@Verdugotzin]

Love these little things. Is there any word on the UK developing a replacement or modernized version of these? I know the Stormer is a more recent derivative. Can't help but think that new vehicles based on this same basic concept would be great in mountains or jungles than a lot of less developed, more budget constrained nations are likely to fight in. Could be great for export too. I just read that the Germans are building a Wiesel replacement.

[@CharliMorganMusic]

These are so cool!!

[@wolfwise44]

Re your dreramed CVR(T) acquisition, I am sure you'd save heaps by buying in the uk and then shipping to Canada ………. I shipped a Land Rover and goods to fill a house half way around the world for around $15,000 ….. Look into it perhaps

[@johnpatz8395]

Get Matsimus his own IFV, now that's a worthy GoFundMe project!

[@wolfwise44]

Argosa cargo plane?...... I think you mean Argosy, They used to fly out of RAF Benson when I was a kid

[@graeme3023]

What's up mate? Hope you had a good birthday

[@dustinshadle732]

my brother saw these in action in iraq, i believe. he called them "rats" because they seemed to scurry around the land, and always seemed to get out of the tight spots it might get into. he liked them, and germany's weasel. he thought both would be amazingly quiet if they could ever make a small recon vehicle like the cvr or weasels running on a high tech electric system, that could get a few hundred miles per charge, it would be sneaky as hell

[@Matt-lx6cj]

I want one of these or a wheeled apc as an off road camping vehicle to sleep in the back and have some awnings to set up around when parked, what would be the best version to use or are there any similar cool vehicles that would be good for that I don’t know about i have a snatch defender already something is fun how you can have them on the road it’s like getting a vehicle from the military base in gta

[@paulmcmullan9931]

You're a good looking unit, you're not a muppet.

[@proudyorkshireman7708]

I'm getting my fitness up to join the British army for this vehicle it my favourite AFV. You Missed out a few other CVRT variants but got the main magnificent 7

[@Torthak]

@Matsimus, keep an eye on armyjeeps.net they pop up on there from time to time.

[@edi9892]

I like your dream, although I'm not that into driving vehicles. I've heard of a guy that traveled all over Europe to salvage lost WWII tanks and assembled the still functional parts into a functional Panther, with a lot of work and time (though the armour plates had to be replaced partially with thin sheets and the breach had to be destroyed for legal reasons).

[@mrplague9881]

HAPPY FOOTAGE!

[@viorelviorel2324]

i love these i think they are awesome i also like that german little recon vehicle wiesel that 90mm version looks very interesting

[@alexcrawford6162]

Here I’m creasing at your sgt. hahahahaha! Fair play for him laughing it off though

[@andrewlee-do3rf]

8:35 Aluminium is also kinda hazardous too, because it's flammable. So if you get hit, there is an increased chance of fires (I think) :/

[@forestalfrank1074]

Ah, only if its much thinner and you have a long heat impact time. When the chassis beginns to burn/melt everyone is out or dead already a long time.

[@jackie520]

awesome video mate , could you do more videos on chinese military equipment , i honestly think it gets a bad reputation and gets bashed on for being cheap (which from a military perspective isnt even a bad thing lol) , all this cockyness against the chinese might cost the people underestimating them a big price , never underestimate the enemy

[@jackie520]

what do you mean ??

[@frankthompson6503]

Remember our platforms are for the protection of Britain not engaging heavy guarded enemy lines. We've had the advanced technology for years and don't fully understand how strong a light recon force we have

[@zeburancher9480]

0:58 replacing an 8-ton vehicle with a 38-ton vehicle doesn't sound like a good idea at all. Case and Point: 2:48 to 3:24, the Ajax can't do that. It is also too large to be an ideal recon vehicle. They should find and procure a 20-ton replacement instead. 4:15 why did the British want a wheeled recon vehicle? Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@PieAndChips]

Wheels are cheaper, easier to maintain, quieter and better on road.

[@EcchiRevenge]

Did this not have stabilizers yet again?

[@andrewlee-do3rf]

Oh look Hanz, itz zee teeny tiny panzers :3

[@freelanceriders]

The Spartans would be the ultimate zombie vehicle haha!

[@lepmuhangpa]

Mate, I mean this as a compliment. You look like the most typical British guy in those pictures.

[@frankthompson6503]

I worked alongside scorpions scimitar Saracens chieftain tanks. The day for soft skin vehicle is over. Lightly armoured platform to heavy armour is for now and the future

[@PytonPagom]

They're nicely fast !

[@Wintermist-SWE]

They're so cute!

[@harryb8945]

That clip of footage was from a documentary not a promotion video for the vehicle itself.

[@Hyper_1989]

I've been looking for that documentary, do you know anywhere I could find it? Information on it is pretty hard to find. (Starts at 10:31)

[@harryb8945]

@@Hyper_1989 sorry I don't know. My aunt gave me a DVD copy when I was a child, since then it's been losted to time. I believe it was just called Tanks, I remember it being very good so if you find it please let me know.

[@Hyper_1989]

@@harryb8945 Not sure if this is the same one, but I found this one and it seems to be voiced by the same person. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKvIg56Bbpp4i6M

[@harryb8945]

@@Hyper_1989 that it. That opening had been ingrained in to my head. Thank you.

[@gunther4244]

The "armour" of this thing, how good is it? I assume it can stop minor shrapnel and handgun bullets but what about rifle rounds? Up to what calibre can it stop?

[@daigloomminiaturepainting303]

I love the Scimitar

[@magecraft2]

Was wondering if you would include the Stormer along with this or as a separate family?

[@chaz8758]

Stormer was a stretched version, we had some in the Sappers for trials in 1984 (Flat bed load carrier, mine layer)

[@_Matsimus_]

I made a video on the stormer ;-)