Museum Behind the Scenes Series: FV432 & BMP-1

[@haalstaag]

I drove a 432 in the 80”s and it suited us just fine at the time. The warrior was a massive step up for us but trust me, it didn’t take long to de-bus out (and we had the L37 turret to get in the way as well)

[@yusufturner1971]

I'm a former British Army Rifleman and used, drove and maintained the FV 432 as armoured infantry soldier stationed in West Germany in the early 1980's, we had 8 soldiers in the back with all the kit and ammunition in the side cages, we also had a GPMG turret mounted over the mortar hatches. I later drove a mortar vehicle, firing the mortar directly from the mortar hatches in the back. The rear door swung open no problem and we could quickly exit the vehicle to join the battle. We had 4 Armoured Divisions stationed in BAOR/BFG back then, so there were a lot of these around, even in Canada out in Medicine Hat for live firing Battle Group exercises and it is still in use today in the British Army, mainly in support roles. It is still lever steered, but slow on the road around 15 mph, with the driver unprotected from the elements, but it is a good solid vehicle, used in Mark 1 and Mark 2 versions, Mark 1 was petrol and Mark 2 diesel, we used the Mk 1 petrol version in 11 Armoured Brigade and in BATUS. The rest of the brigades and divisions used the Mk 2! Some Mk 1's were converted to diesel. There were lots of variants of this vehicle, so it is solid and useful, a real battlefiel taxi but not an IFV, the Warrior took that role and did it Well! You missed the most important part of the vehicle, the BV's or Boiling Vessels used to boil water for Tea and Coffee etc, and to cook tins of food. They were mounted as a pair on the rear door! Thank you for having this vehicle in your Museum and for sharing! 👍🏼 🙏🏼

[@CanadianTankMuseum]

Thanks for your input, this particular vehicle is a runner and requires a little work on the interior and is still to be kitted out before we call it complete.

[@bridgetown45]

I recall the 432 had a demountable hood to protect the driver from the elements. It was very rarely used as the heat would build up inside, creating much discomfort for the driver.

[@simoncycling6685]

As a 432 driver in British infantry 1974 Germany ...try pushing open the door when vehicle facing down hill ...cant be that bad still in use today ...came in many variables from 432 ,434 reme version with open back and crane ...

[@sumitd500]

Very good commentary👍🏼💫

[@MeshFrequency]

3:11 I heard that in conflicts where BMP was used, the feeling: "It dosn't feel good to have fuel in the exit doors", was often shared by the users and so these were filled with sand for greater protection instead. I believe that the door fuel tanks are extra for the bigger internal fuel tank.

[@GI.Jared1984]

They would use the door fuel getting to the objective before actually disembarking

[@simdar42]

You missed a chance to talk more about our Canadian Grizzly which cam be classed as an IFV as well. Maybe a whole video comparing them. In the Griz we sat on the fuel tank as it was the central seat in the back for two rows of outward facing troops.

[@CanadianTankMuseum]

Thanks for your input...we'll see if we can do some more in depth videos o n the AVGP's in the collection

[@antonybullock2240]

Actually I think you'll find that you Americans actually drive on the wrong side of the road.

[@lilplump4617]

Do you guys know where you can get FV432 tracks in north america and how?

[@CanadianTankMuseum]

Sadly we do not have a supplier in North America. Most of our supplies for our UK vehicles are in the UK

[@lilplump4617]

@@CanadianTankMuseum ok thank you

[@earlofeastwood777]

Cook Defense, County Durham they supply tracks to the British Army, (or what's left of it).👍

[@martinwillis9601]

Yes you could get out of a 113 cause everyone just sits on the top of them!

[@loganholmberg2295]

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