Tank Museum - British Ferret Recon Car

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British Ferret Mk 2/3 Recon Scout Car

ferret In 1947 the British War Office issued a new specification for a new scout car to replace the World War II models. Because of their successful World War II "Dingo" design, the Daimler Company Ltd. designed the new replacement model. The result was the Ferret Reconnaissance Scout Car ( i.e.: Armoured Car). The Ferret incorporated many design features of the Dingo, but had a roomier fighting compartment and a small machine gun turret. Ferret production ended in 1971 when 4,409 of all types had been produced. Over 40 countries employed this vehicle, attesting to its sound design. This Ferret was known to have been used during the Cyprus conflict. It is also known to have served with "C" Squadron of the 17/21 Lancers Cavalry ( i.e.: Armoured ) Regiment, and with the B.A.O.R ( i.e.: British Army Occupation of the Rhine).

ferret CREW: 2 WEIGHT: 3.84 tons

ENGINE: Rolls-Royce 6 cylinder, in-line

SPEED: 58mph RANGE: 300 KM

MAIN ARMAMENT:One 7.62mm (.30 cal) Machine Guns

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Danville, VA 24540
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