FV433 ABBOT L109 SELF PROPELLED 105MM HOWITZER

FV 433 Abbot 

The FV433 was to serve as a indirect fire support role hurling artillery shells up to 9 miles away.

The Abbot series entered service in 1965 and became a large part of the inventories of the British & Indian armies.

This unit was upgraded by the British Military in 1976 & 1986 and fitted with the 240 HP Rolls  Royce K60  Multi fuel engine.

The unit starts and runs well and the Turret can be moved manually however you would need to install battery's to traverse in auto mode.

Tracks are in good shape with plenty of life left in the pads and overall this is a mechanically sound vehicle .

The gun has been demilitarized per the import regulations . 

 Per British Military Manual Specs
 Weight 38,640.00
 Height 8 ft 2 inches
 Length 20 ft
 Width 8 ft 6 inches
 Speed  29 mph
 Range 300 miles