Scimitar

[Flying10uk]

Was the Scimitar unreliable when fitted with the original Jaguar engine? My assumption for it being changed for a diesel engine was that Nato's preferred fuel was diesel because diesel is a "safer fuel"for military vehicles if they get damaged in combat.

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[Mk VII]

One consequence was that the MoD civil servants said, "There you are, we told you you didn't need all that expensive equipment, you can improvise it all on the day".

[bigduke6]

Been trying to find some pics of when I was in BATUS but they seem to have disappeared, One thing I would say, the drivers would have to be a slim build and lubed up to get in and out quick, maybe just my waistline but after working on a few with the turret off was easy with it on........ what a palaver...... Have to take my hat off to the crew of these.

[Gil Boyd]

One big problem in the early days as they were being trialled at Long Valley in Aldershot was the tracks came off and rode over the turret taking anyone's head off as they sat out on the lip!