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| Entered service in | 1978 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Personnel | 4 |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Total weight in combat order | 8.17 t |
| Overall length | 5 120 mm |
| Chassis length | 5 120 mm |
| Width | 2 240 mm |
| Height | 2 260 mm |
| Armament | |
| Main gun | - |
| Machine gun | 7.62-mm |
| Combat load | |
| Main gun | - |
| Machine guns | 3 000 rounds |
| Mobility | |
| Engine | Cummins 5.9-liter diesel |
| Engine power | 190 hp |
| Maximum road speed | 80 km/h |
| Autonomy on roads | 483 km |
| Maneuverability | |
| Ford | amphibious |
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The FV103 Spartan APC is a member of the CVR(T) family. It was developed to replace the Saracen armored personnel carrier. It has a crew of three and can carry up to four fully equipped troops. Such small troop capacity was intended to provide small army units like technicians or artillery teams with a mobile and armored protection. Furthermore Spartan is also intended for reconnaissance tasks.
The FV103 Spartan is powered by a Cummins BTA 5.9-liter diesel engine, delivering 190 horsepower. This vehicle has a maximum road speed of 80 km/h. Vehicle is fully amphibious and fords water obstacles without any preparation. The FV103 is sealed and has an NBC protection system. This armored personnel carrier is widely used as a platform, carrying anti-tank missiles. A good example is a FV120, carrying MILAN turret-mounted anti-tank missiles. |
It's main armament is a
7.62-mm machine gun. Vehicle is also fitted with smoke grenade
dischargers.