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Saracen [FV610(A)]
Armored Command Post
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Great Britain |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1958 |
| Manufactured by: | Alvis Ltd. |
| Crew: | 1+6 |
| Armament: | None |
| Engine: | 8 Cylinder Gasoline |
| Miscellaneous: | The Saracen Armored Command Post was built exclusively for use by the Royal Artillery. Although derived from the Armored Personnel Carrier (FV603), it was built with a higher superstructure and fitted with additional communications and power generating equipment for artillery command and control operations. This variant is similar to the Saracen Armored Command Vehicle (FV604), but obviously differs in function and appearance. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
 None
Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| FV610(A) Saracen Armored Command Post Photo (Above) | Dennis Trowbridge - Bristol, UK |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Alvis Saracen Family | Bill Munro |
"A Rare Beast" (November 2020 Issue of
Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) |
Vicky Turner |
| "A Saracen for All Reasons" (July 2020 Issue of Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) | David Fletcher |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow & Robert J. Icks |
| Jane's AFV Recognition Handbook (2nd Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
| "Saracen Buying" (January 2002 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | James Redmen |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Saracen Armored Command Post Model Kit | Atlantis Alliance, The | 1/76 | |
| Saracen Armored Command Post Model Kit | Firing Line/Dartmoor Models | 1/35 | Multi-Media. |
| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
