Warrior IFV
Type: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: GKN Defence
First Deployed: 1988
Overview
The Warrior is a tracked infantry fighting vehicle that has served as the backbone of British armored infantry since the Gulf War. The Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) was cancelled in 2021, leaving the fleet without a clear upgrade path.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 + 7 dismounts |
|---|---|
| type | Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| armor | Aluminum/steel with Chobham add-on available |
| engine | Perkins CV8 TCA (550 hp) |
| weight | ~28 tonnes |
| main_gun | L21A1 30mm RARDEN cannon |
| max_speed | 75 km/h |
| secondary | 7.62mm chain gun; smoke dischargers |
Operators
- United Kingdom
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