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Royal Engineers - BV
 
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The Hagglund BV206 is used by Royal Engineer Commandos.

Designed for use in snow, the amphibious BV206 has proved just as capable over soft ground or even desert sand.

The lightweight vehicle consists of two powered, tracked cars.

The joint between the cars permits steering by articulating the vehicle. BV206 can tow a 105 mm Light Gun or an equipment trailer.


Length 6.9 m
Height 2.4 m
Width 1.87 m
Combat weight 6 470 kg
Maximum speed (roads or compacted snow) 52kph
Maximum range 300km