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In RE Smith's British Army Vehicles and Equipment (Ian Allan, 1964) There is an entry for the "T.V.1000". Described as a 6x6, differentially steered test vehicle powered by a 535bhp Meteorite petrol engine dating from 1959. It is continues: "one of the most powerful wheel vehicles then in existence." It was developed by FVRDE and MEXE (Military Engineering eXperimental Establishment).
I initially thought this led to the Stalwart or Saracen six-wheeled vehicles, but it soon became clear that this was a different breed, possibly the ultimate off-road / school run machine. A web-check revealed nothing on this, so does anyone know what happened to this and whether it formed the basis of any other vehicles. I can supply pics if anyone wants a couple emailed to them. (it is an Ian Allan publication after all)
Something else mentioned in this book is the "Great Eastern Ramp" Bridge that is shot across a gap. How did this work (apart from light blue touch paper, retreat to safe distance...) and what motors did it use?
Thanks
KB
I initially thought this led to the Stalwart or Saracen six-wheeled vehicles, but it soon became clear that this was a different breed, possibly the ultimate off-road / school run machine. A web-check revealed nothing on this, so does anyone know what happened to this and whether it formed the basis of any other vehicles. I can supply pics if anyone wants a couple emailed to them. (it is an Ian Allan publication after all)
Something else mentioned in this book is the "Great Eastern Ramp" Bridge that is shot across a gap. How did this work (apart from light blue touch paper, retreat to safe distance...) and what motors did it use?
Thanks
KB