We
love
Ferrets!
A superb vehicle with more fun potential
than we can describe!
Key points: weighing in at 8000lbs with a top speed
of 45 mph this baby is the business! Powered by a Rolls
Royce engine and easy to drive, this is a popular
vehicle for show enthusiasts, collectors and those who
want to have something different!
Vehicle:
FV701 Ferret Scout Car
Crew: 2
Dimensions:
Length 12'7"
Width 6'3"
Height 6'2"
Weight 8000lbs
Armament: 7.62 machine gun
Speed: 45mph
Engine: Rolls Royce B60 (gasoline)
Trans: 5 speed pre-select
The most popular British Armored Vehicle imported to the
USA! Built by Daimler Co. the Ferret has been in service
since 1951. Driver sits center front with the gunner or
commander right behind him. "Its like driving and
armored go cart". Different variants available such
as the Mk 2/3(Turret), the Mk1/2(fixed rectangular
turret), the Mk1/1(no turret), other variants are harder
to get. Turret takes a Browning or GPMG 30.cal machine
gun. The Ferret like so many of the wheeled vehicles of
the British Service comes with run-flat tires. Used in
over 60 different countries, the "Field Mouse"
was used by the commanders of tank crews to skirt around
the battle field very quickly. Ferrets are popular also
because they are easy to transport as they are so
lightweight. Street legal. Also to note like the
Saracen, Saladin and Fox, the 5 speed transmission has 5
speeds in forward and reverse. Seating arrangements vary
from 2 crew to seating 4 with fold down seats on each
side of the hull next to the gunner. The 2 crew model
usually has ammo containers in place of the seats.
(Make
sure you see our ferret T-Shirts !)
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