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Fox |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Fox (FV721) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Royal Ordnance (originally Daimler) |
| Status |
In service with UK. |
| Production Period |
1973-? |
Production Quantity |
n/a |
| Type |
armored car |
Crew |
3 |
| Length, overall |
5.4m |
Length, hull |
2.2m |
| Width, overall |
2.1m |
Height, overall |
2.2m |
| Combat Weight |
6386kg |
Unloaded Weight |
5733kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
30mm Rarden gun |
Ammunition Carried |
99x30mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+41/-14 |
| Traverse Rate |
manual |
Elevation Rate |
manual |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
none |
| Night Vision |
optional |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm MG (coaxial) |
Ammunition Carried |
2600x7.62mm |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Jaguar 4.2 liter 6-cylinder petrol |
Transmission |
(5 forward, 5 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
195hp at 5000rpm |
Suspension |
4-wheel independent |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
30hp/t |
Configuration |
4 x 4 |
| Speed, on road |
104km/h (1) |
Wheelbase, overall |
2.464m |
| Fuel Capacity |
145 l |
Tires |
11.00 x 20 |
| Range, on road |
n/a |
Ground Pressure |
0.46kg/cm2 |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Gradient |
50% |
| Turning Radius |
6.1m |
Side Slope |
n/a |
| Ground Clearance |
0.3m |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.5m |
| Angle of Approach |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.2m |
| Angle of Departure |
n/a |
Fording |
1.0m (2) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2 x 4 smoke dischargers |
NBC Protection |
optional |
| Armor Details |
All-welded aluminium armor. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
(1) Maximum speed 5km/h on water.
(2) Amphibious with screen up. |
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