379 Vickers FV433 Abbott Self Propelled Gun (1966)
FV133 Abbott SPG (Self Propelled Gun) (1965-mid 90s) Rolls-Royce K60 Mk 4G multi-fuel opposed piston engine
Civilian Registration Number TRX 157 D (Berkshire)
FV433, Abbott SPG was built by Vickers as a Sexton replacement, the Abbott name continued the Second World War style of naming self-propelled artillery after ecclesiastical titles.
A completely new ammunition family, comprising shells, fuzes and cartridges, was designed for Abbot's L13 gun, designated 105 mm Field (105 mm Fd). Compared to US 105 mm M1 type ammunition, it uses electrical instead of percussion primers, and has longer shells.
The Mark 2 adopted a new projectile design including an improved lethality HE shell (heavier with more HE) and full charge cartridges. Maximum range with 105 mm Fd Mk 1 ammunition was 15 km, the Mk 2 gave 17.4 km. Maximum rate of fire was 6–8 rounds per minute.
The Abbot was able to swim across water, having a flotation screen fixed around the hull that was raised to provide buoyancy. The action of the tracks was sufficient to drive it forward at about 3 knots . Each Abbot was supported by a fully amphibious Stalwart Mk 2 High Mobility Load Carrier that carried additional ammunition.
Thankyou for a massive 54,204,915 views
Shot 29.08.2016 at Shrewesbury Steam Rally, Onslow Park, Shrewesbury REF 119-379
379 Vickers FV433 Abbott Self Propelled Gun (1966)
FV133 Abbott SPG (Self Propelled Gun) (1965-mid 90s) Rolls-Royce K60 Mk 4G multi-fuel opposed piston engine
Civilian Registration Number TRX 157 D (Berkshire)
FV433, Abbott SPG was built by Vickers as a Sexton replacement, the Abbott name continued the Second World War style of naming self-propelled artillery after ecclesiastical titles.
A completely new ammunition family, comprising shells, fuzes and cartridges, was designed for Abbot's L13 gun, designated 105 mm Field (105 mm Fd). Compared to US 105 mm M1 type ammunition, it uses electrical instead of percussion primers, and has longer shells.
The Mark 2 adopted a new projectile design including an improved lethality HE shell (heavier with more HE) and full charge cartridges. Maximum range with 105 mm Fd Mk 1 ammunition was 15 km, the Mk 2 gave 17.4 km. Maximum rate of fire was 6–8 rounds per minute.
The Abbot was able to swim across water, having a flotation screen fixed around the hull that was raised to provide buoyancy. The action of the tracks was sufficient to drive it forward at about 3 knots . Each Abbot was supported by a fully amphibious Stalwart Mk 2 High Mobility Load Carrier that carried additional ammunition.
Thankyou for a massive 54,204,915 views
Shot 29.08.2016 at Shrewesbury Steam Rally, Onslow Park, Shrewesbury REF 119-379