HISTORY The FV622 Alvis Stalwart was developed by Alvis as an extention of the highly successful
600 Series range of vehicles: Saracen, Saladin an Salamander. It is a high mobility load
carrier (HMLC) with a load capacity of 5 tons and a towed equipment capacity of 6 tons.
The Stalwart can be fitted with a 3 ton hydraulic crane, is fully amphibious and is powered
by a Rolls Royce engine (B81) making a reliable, versatile vehicle capable of many tasks.
The Stalwart has seen service with the British Army, has also been used by the Swedish
Army and the Austrian Army because it is tough, high mobility vehicle with amphibious
capabilities.
CONSTRUCTION
The all aluminium hull is riveted with a weld seam at the front
and rear for extra strength. All aluminium material can be obtained from Ace Engineers of
2 PB RACING PRODUCTS "MUSTANG X3" transmission parts are used.
3 The 3 different tyres
4 body and chassis under contruction.
5 prototype chassis fitted with "marine type gearbox" 2 forward and 2 reverse under test.
6 under power
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8 fitted with "cc tyres" and the new improved geabox 4 forward and 2 reverse gears, the
old gearbox had too many limitations.
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10 now into the 2 year, well under way most design problems resolved.
11 the layshaft can easily be seen under the gearbox between the two chassis plates.
12 body, decking and rear air-ducting fitted. note the "packing case" on the rear deck,
this allowed head room for the cylinder head.
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14 final electrics,glass, wheel trims,wading board and brass ware fitted. the plastic wheels
were later replaced with aluminium wheels.
15 ready for painting
16 meet "Ted" fancy a spin mate!
17 1st coat of primer followed 1st coat of gloss
18 final matt coat
19 badges painted on (later replace with brass embossed ones) and on it's own transporter,
20 MOD specifications: to climb a gradient of no less than 20% (1 in 4)
to cross a trench of no less than 5ft
to climb a step of no less than 18ins.
this it does and more, under test it climbed a gradient of 45% before losing
traction!
21 "little and large" STALWART MK2
22 can you spot the difference? STALWART MK1
23 Stalwart mk1 been for a swim. note the lack of the "wading board" these were later
withdrawn from service
24 Working design drawings, showing there age!
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