On Might 18, the Russian Ministry of Protection unveiled their newest captured treasure: a broken FV104 Samaritan, a medical evacuation car from the British Army. This addition to their assortment follows its seize by the motorized rifle brigade of troop group Vostok.
The Russian forces swiftly transported the FV104 Samaritan to the rear for restoration. After restore work, they’re gearing as much as showcase this international car alongside different captured belongings from the Ukrainian Armed Forces [UAF].
The daring night-time evacuation noticed personnel from the restoration group hauling the car away beneath cowl of darkness. As soon as safe, it was delivered to the brigade’s restore unit for fast fixes and routine upkeep. The FV104 Samaritan, part of the armored Fight Automobile Reconnaissance [tracked] household, has been in service with the British Armed Forces since 1976 and may carry as much as six folks.
‘It’s a uncommon collector’s merchandise’
“Nice Britain provided this gear to Ukraine. Out of the overall 100 machines produced, that is one in all them, making it a uncommon collector’s merchandise that’s extremely wanted. Its historical past is lengthy and storied, relationship again to the Seventies. Manufactured in Nice Britain, it might evacuate 4 folks, together with two crew members, and options anti-mine safety—an important benefit for the crew,” said the specialist in automotive gear restore from the military corps of the Vostok troop group, recognized by the decision signal German.
On Might 17, Sergey Shaleny, the deputy head of the Major Armored Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Protection, spoke to “Izvestia” concerning the vulnerabilities of Western gear captured throughout a particular army operation [SVO]. He emphasised that the captured specimens, presently on show in Moscow at an exhibition on Poklonnaya Gora, don’t supply any vital benefits over Russian army machines.
That very same day, the Russian army executed an operation to recuperate a captured German-made Marder infantry preventing car [IFV] from the contact line. This nighttime operation was meticulously deliberate. Earlier than the extraction, the army performed a reconnaissance of the realm. Engineers constructed a brand new highway, neutralized enemy mines, and secured the path to entry the car.
About FV104 Samaritan
The FV104 Samaritan is a specialised armored car developed by the British Army. It’s a part of the Fight Automobile Reconnaissance [Tracked] or CVR[T] household, which incorporates numerous fashions designed for various roles on the battlefield. The Samaritan particularly serves as an armored ambulance, offering medical evacuation capabilities beneath fight circumstances.
When it comes to dimensions, the FV104 Samaritan has a size of roughly 4.8 meters [15.75 feet], a width of two.2 meters [7.22 feet], and a top of two.1 meters [6.89 feet]. Its compact measurement permits it to navigate by means of difficult terrains whereas providing safety to its occupants.
The drivetrain of the FV104 Samaritan is constructed round a sturdy engine and transmission system. It’s powered by a Jaguar J60 4.2-liter 6-cylinder gasoline engine, which produces round 195 horsepower. This engine is coupled with a David Brown TN15D automated transmission, offering the car with dependable efficiency and maneuverability.
Medical and help gear
Technical traits of the FV104 Samaritan embody a most highway velocity of about 72 km/h [45 mph] and an operational vary of roughly 483 kilometers [300 miles] on a full tank of gasoline. The car’s armor gives safety towards small arms fireplace and shell splinters, guaranteeing the security of each the crew and the sufferers it transports.
The FV104 Samaritan is supplied with numerous forms of medical and help gear. Inside, it options stretcher racks, seating for medical personnel, and storage for medical provides. The car is designed to hold as much as 4 stretcher sufferers or a mixture of seated and stretcher sufferers, relying on the mission’s necessities.
Along with its medical gear, the FV104 Samaritan consists of commonplace parts present in different CVR[T] autos. These parts embody a radio communication system for coordination with different models, night time imaginative and prescient gear for operations in low-light circumstances, and a fireplace suppression system to boost crew security in case of emergencies.
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
On February 21, 2022, Russia said that its border facility was attacked by Ukrainian forces, ensuing within the deaths of 5 Ukrainian fighters. Nevertheless, Ukraine rapidly dismissed these allegations, labeling them as ‘false flags’.
In a notable transfer on the identical day, Russia introduced it formally acknowledged the self-proclaimed areas of DPR and LPR. Apparently, in line with Russian President Putin, this recognition coated all of the Ukrainian areas. Following this declaration, Putin despatched a battalion of Russia’s army forces, tanks included, into these areas.
Quick ahead to February 24, 2022, world headlines have been dominated by a vital incident. Putin commanded a forceful army assault on Ukraine. Led by Russia’s spectacular Armed Forces positioned on the Ukrainian border, this assault wasn’t spontaneous however a premeditated motion. Regardless of the circumstances resembling a battle, the Russian authorities refrains from utilizing this time period. They’d fairly seek advice from it as a “particular army operation”.
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