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AT 105 Saxon Armored Personnel Carrier
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Saxon APC
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Great Britain [and others including Bahrain, Brunei, Djibouti, Honk Kong, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Serbia, Somalia (via Djibouti), Ukraine & United Arab Emirates] |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1983 (1992 for the "Patrol" Vehicle) |
| Manufactured by: | BAE Land Systems (Originally GKN Defence) |
| Crew: | 2+8 (10 maximum) |
| Armament: | 7.62mm Single or Twin Machine Gun on fixed cupola or Peak Engineering turret |
| Engine: | 6-Cylinder Diesel (Turbo Diesel in the "Patrol" Vehicle) |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The Saxon was developed to carry troops to the battlefield (a "battle taxi") rather than into battle and was to replace the British Military's Humber "Pig" and Saracen APC's that were being used in that same capacity. The Saxon was built on a monocoque hull and used many components of the Bedford TM 8-Ton Truck. Many variants of the Saxon were built including an Ambulance, Command Vehicle, Internal Security Patrol Vehicle (AKA Saxon Patrol), Mortar Carrier and Recovery Vehicle. The Saxon Patrol Vehicle was originally developed for use in Northern Ireland and probably the most utilized variant, being used as both an APC and Ambulance. The Saxon Patrol was extensively improved by (among other things) giving it a full interior makeover (including new spaced-armor), fitting a more powerful turbo-diesel engine, adding a barricade removal device (bull-bar) and the fitting of mesh covers on the windows. Some vehicles were fitted with other equipment including "Bar Armor" or extendable side-mounted anti-riot shields (called the "Flying Saxon"). |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Saxon APC Photos | Martyn Smith - England |
| Saxon APC Photos | Ian Young - Great Britain |
| Saxon Ambulance Photos | Colin Patterson - Belfast, Northern Ireland UK |
| Saxon Internal Security Patrol Vehicle Photos | Patrick Keenan - Editor |
| Saxon Internal Security Patrol Vehicle Photos | Colin Patterson |
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Saxon Internal Security Patrol Vehicle Photo |
"Spit" - Northern Ireland |
| "Flying Saxon" Internal Security Patrol Vehicle Photos | Ian Young |
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Ukrainian Saxon APC Photo |
Ukrainian Ministry of Defence |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Saxon APC Information and Photos | Armed Forces.co.uk Website |
| Saxon APC Information and Photos | Army Guide |
| Saxon APC Information and Photos | Army Recognition.Com |
| Saxon APC Information and Photos | Khaki Corps Imports |
| Saxon APC Information and Photos | Military Power |
| Saxon APC Information and Photos | Military Today |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| "British Army Vehicles In Ulster" (January 1996 Issue of Military In Scale Magazine) | Bob Morrison |
|
"Desert Insurgency" (December 2013 Issue
of
Military Machines International Magazine) |
Carl Schulze |
| "Flying Saxon" (December 2012 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Ian Young |
|
ISAF Vehicles in
Afghanistan: 2007 (Kabul and Kandahar Areas) - Mushroom Model
Publications Book Review by Patrick Keenan |
Dick Taylor |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (Fourth Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
| "On Patrol: Part 2" (April 2008 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Geoff Fletcher |
|
"Royal Malaysian Police" (September
2008 Issue of Military Machines International
Magazine) |
Ian Stroud |
"Saxon Battle Taxi" (April 2025 Issue of
Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) |
Robbie McGuire |
|
"The Saxon in British Army
Service" (November
2002 Issue of Military Machines International
Magazine) |
|
| Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles In Service | B.T. White |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Saxon Mk 1 APC Model Kit (K054) | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | Multimedia Kit |
| Saxon Mk 2 APC (with "Peak" Turret) Model Kit (K063) | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | Multimedia Kit |
| AT-105 Saxon APC Model Kit (TQ-212) | Kit Form Services (KFS) | 1/24 | Multimedia Kit |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
| Model | Source/Provider |
| 1/35 Accurate Armour Saxon "Patrol" APC Model Kit | Roy Kinsella - Dublin, Ireland |
