{"id":9192257978619,"title":"Airfix - 1\/35 Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2","handle":"aira1381","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1\/35 Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk 2\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAirfix AIRA1381\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all glues, paints and tools necessary to assemble. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive military vehicles to see British military service, the Alvis Stalwart was a capable amphibious 6x6 cargo truck, introduced to keep Army units supplied with fuel, ammunition and general supplies during conflict. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially developed as a private venture, the Stalwart can trace its lineage back through a series of successful 6x6 vehicles, most of which saw British military service, such as the Saladin armoured car and Saracen armoured personnel carrier. The Stalwart shared many components with its predecessors but was charged with performing a very different role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntering service from 1966 onwards, the Stalwart lived up to its name, with its impressive off-road performance giving it a go-anywhere, fear-nothing reputation. Featuring an intricate drive and suspension system, the Stalwart afforded its crew a comfortable ride when operating over uneven terrain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, even though the vehicle could reach speeds approaching 40mph on open roads, handling the Stalwart could be challenging, with each bank of wheels constantly trying to outpace those on the opposite side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true amphibian, the Stalwart boasted watertight seals to protect all vital components, enabling it to deliver its cargo across bodies of water not served by bridges or temporary crossings, climbing out of the water on the other side if the ground was shallow or compact enough to support its weight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the water, the Stalwart Mk.2 featured improved waterjet power and could reach speeds of 16km\/h in optimum conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_attachment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlvis Stalwart is a British military truck from the Cold War period. The first copies of this vehicle appeared in 1959, and serial production continued in the years 1961-1971. Approximately 1,400-1,500 trucks of this type were built in its course. The vehicle was powered by a 220hp 8-cylinder Rolls-Royce B81 engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStalwart was established as a grassroots initiative of the Alvis plants, which, however, quickly caught the attention of the British Army. The vehicle used many components of other vehicles of this company, including: Saladin or Saracen. The Stalwart truck was characterized by very good off-road properties, thanks to the use of all-wheel drive and amphibious abilities. She could also take a load of up to 9 tons. The car was most often used to transport soldiers or cargo. Two main variants of this Mk. I (FV-620) and Mk. II (FV-622), which differed from each other mainly in the ability to overcome water obstacles and the shape of the driver's cabin and its glazing. 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Featuring an intricate drive and suspension system, the Stalwart afforded its crew a comfortable ride when operating over uneven terrain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, even though the vehicle could reach speeds approaching 40mph on open roads, handling the Stalwart could be challenging, with each bank of wheels constantly trying to outpace those on the opposite side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true amphibian, the Stalwart boasted watertight seals to protect all vital components, enabling it to deliver its cargo across bodies of water not served by bridges or temporary crossings, climbing out of the water on the other side if the ground was shallow or compact enough to support its weight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the water, the Stalwart Mk.2 featured improved waterjet power and could reach speeds of 16km\/h in optimum conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_attachment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlvis Stalwart is a British military truck from the Cold War period. The first copies of this vehicle appeared in 1959, and serial production continued in the years 1961-1971. Approximately 1,400-1,500 trucks of this type were built in its course. The vehicle was powered by a 220hp 8-cylinder Rolls-Royce B81 engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStalwart was established as a grassroots initiative of the Alvis plants, which, however, quickly caught the attention of the British Army. The vehicle used many components of other vehicles of this company, including: Saladin or Saracen. The Stalwart truck was characterized by very good off-road properties, thanks to the use of all-wheel drive and amphibious abilities. She could also take a load of up to 9 tons. The car was most often used to transport soldiers or cargo. Two main variants of this Mk. I (FV-620) and Mk. II (FV-622), which differed from each other mainly in the ability to overcome water obstacles and the shape of the driver's cabin and its glazing. Cars of this type were used, among others, in the British Army of the Rhine stationed in West Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}