Alvis Striker SP ATGW Vehicle

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Alvis Striker SP ATGW Vehicle
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Type	Self-propelled ATGW launcher
Place of origin	United Kingdom
Specifications
Weight	8346 Kg
Length	4.826 m
Width	2.28 m
Height	2.28 m
Crew	3

Armor	?
Primary armament	Launcher with 5 Swingfire ATGW
Secondary armament	7.62mm machine gun
Engine	Diesel 190 hp
Power/weight	22.77 bhp/tonne
Suspension	?
Operational range	600 km
Speed	80.5 km/h

[edit] Development

The Striker was developed for the British Army. It was developed to fire Swingfire missiles. The first production vehicles delivered in 1975 and used in British Army service by the Royal Armoured Corps. Mounted roof rear is a launcher box for five wire guided Matra BAe Dynamics Swingfire ATGWs with HEAT warhead and range of 4000m.

[edit] Manufacturer

Alvis Vehicles Limited, Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands, England, UK (Chassis) Matra BAe Dynamics, Dynamics Division, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, UK (Missile System)