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Equipment Currently Used by The Regiment

As a Formation Reconnaissance Regiment, 9th/12th Royal Lancers uses a variety of equipment belonging to the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) family, otherwise known as CVR(T).  The CVR(T) are light and agile, and unlike heavily armoured vehicles such as tanks, are relatively small enabling commanders to conceal their presence and use stealth as the main form of protection.  Although the vehicles are relatively old, with the first versions appearing over 30 years ago, they have been upgraded along the way and are now equiped with high performance diesel engines and latest generation thermal sighting equipment.

Scimitar

The Scimitar is the main workhorse of a recce Regiment and forms the basis for most of the Squadrons.  Its primary role is to gather information for HQ to assess and so it acts as the eyes and ears of the commander.

Technical Information

Length: 4.79m          Width: 2.24        Height: 2.10m

Weight: 8.07 tonnes (10 tonnes when battle-laden)

Engine: Cummins 5.9L Turbocharged Diesel

Max Road Speed: 90kph

Weapons: Rarden 30mm Cannon; 7.62mm GPMG Machine Gun

Striker

Striker provides protection and the firepower required to defeat tanks and heavy armour.  Striker crews watch over Scimitars as they gather information and destroy enemy vehicles using guided missiles.

Technical Information

Length: 4.8m              Width: 2.2              Height: 2.2m

Weight: 10 tonnes when battle-laden

Max Road Speed: 90kph

Weapons: 10 x Swingfire Guided Missiles; 7.62mm GPMG Machine Gun

Spartan

Spartan is used by specialist Support Troops who operate in a number of roles. Similar to infantry they carry a wide range of equipment in the vehicle including LAW anti-armour rockets, mortars, explosives and even a chainsaw. It carries a crew of 3 with a further 4 troops in the back.

Technical Information

Length: 5.12m              Width: 2.24m                Height: 2.26m

Weight: 8.17 tonnes (10 tonnes when battle-laden)

Weapons: 7.62mm GPMG Manchine Gun

Sultan

The Sultan is the Command and Control variant of CVR(T) and is used as a Headquarters from which to direct operations.  It carries a crew of 6 including commanders and highly qualified signals experts.

Technical Information

Length: 4.80m                Width: 2.25m               Height: 2.56m

Weight: 8.66 tonnes (10.5 tonnes when battle-laden)

Weapons: 7.62mm GPMG Machine Gun

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