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	Alvis Saracen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The FV 603 Saracen was a six-wheeled armoured personnel carrier built by Alvis and used by the British army that became a recognisable vehicle as a result of its part in the policing of Northern Ireland.
		The Saracen was the armoured personnel carrier of Alvis' FV600 series.
		Besides the driver and commander, a squad of 8 soldiers plus a troop commander could be carried.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alvis_Saracen (354 words)

	Cartype : Alvis logo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Alvis Ltd was formed in Coventry by Mr TG John in 1919 to manufacture motor cars.
		Alvis quickly became noted as a producer of innovative and high quality cars, which are now classic collectors' items, and went on to become one of the prestige names in the British automobile industry.
		Alvis subsequently disposed of its stockholding in Avimo in 2001.
	www.cartype.com /page.cfm?id=360&alph=F (648 words)

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		Stormer 30, first launched in 1997, is a highly mobile armoured reconnaissance vehicle and light tank developed by Alvis Vehicles of Coventry in the UK.
		Stormer 30 is a new variant of the Stormer family of tracked vehicles and the development was based on proven technology from the Scorpion range of light tanks for operation on any terrain and in any environment.
		Stormer 30 is equipped with two 7.62 mm general purpose machine guns with a range of 400 m.
	homepage.eircom.net /~militaryx/newsite/website/armored/18.htm (683 words)

	Irish Times Article - Marque Time (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		May was one of several private racers who achieved successes for Alvis before WW II, and even beyond the turn of the third millenium in historic events.
		Alvis returned to car production in 1945 with the TA, followed by the TB 14 which saw the marque through until 1950 when the TC 21 appeared.
		The TF21, the fastest-ever Alvis, was launched just around the time that the brand merged with Rover to be lost in the fl hole of British Leyland.
	www.ireland.com /newspaper/motoring/2004/0915/4092554755MOT15MARQUE.html (594 words)

	Alvis Cars
		Some have suggested that de Freville proposed the name Alvis as a compound of the words "aluminium" and "vis" (meaning 'strong' in Latin), although it is well known that de Freville himself vigously denied this theory.
		Alvis was produced and this engine became the basis for the long line of six-cylinder Alvis cars produced up until 1939 before a completely new design which was produced from 1950 to 1967.
		In 2002 Alvis group purchased Vickers to form the subsidiary Alvis Vickers Ltd which was subsequently purchased by BAE Systems in 2004.
	articles.gourt.com /?article=Alvis+Cars (919 words)

	Army Technology - Stormer 30 - Tracked Armoured Reconnaisance Vehicle/Light Tank
		Stormer 30, first launched in 1997, is a highly mobile armoured reconnaissance vehicle and light tank developed by Alvis Vickers Ltd (now BAE Systems Land Systems) of Coventry, UK.
		Stormer 30 is equipped with two 7.62mm general purpose machine guns with a range of 400m.
		The installation of the TOW missile launcher on either side of the turret is optional on the Stormer 30.
	www.army-technology.com /projects/stormer30 (774 words)

	Action in Solidiarty with Asia and the Pacific (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Former Alvis agent, Singapore businessman Chan U Seek, had sued Alvis over the sale of Scorpion tanks and Stormer Armoured Personnel Carriers to Indonesia in the mid-1990s, claiming he was entitled to commission worth 6 million pounds.
		According to the witness statements Alvis employed a company called PTSK, run by the daughter and two sons of a Brigadier General in the Indonesian Army to secure the sale of around 100 armoured vehicles to Indonesia in the mid-1990s.
		Stormers were deployed in Aceh on election day on 5 April 2004 where "those who failed to register were visited and terrorised by [Indonesian Army-backed] militia groups.
	www.asia-pacific-action.org /statements/caat_alvisbribery_101204.htm (947 words)

	icCoventry - The cars that shaped Motor City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The 1920s were exciting times for Alvis as the new 12/50 car, tested incredibly around the streets of Coventry, scooped honour after honour in races, most notably a victory at the Brooklands 200 Mile Race.
		Alvis lowered their sights somewhat three years later with the launch of the much cheaper TD51, superseded by the TE21 in 1964 and finally the fastest-ever Alvis, the TF21 capable of 126mph.
		Alvis introduced the Stormer troop carrier in 1986 and took over Self-change Gears in 1989 a year before moving to its present base at Walsgrave Triangle on the outskirts of Coventry.
	iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk /motors/motorcity/tm_objectid=7573445&method=full&siteid=50003&headline=the-cars-that-shaped-motor-city-name_page.html (2279 words)

	IDAC Case Study
		Alvis Ltd was formed in Coventry by Mr T G John in 1919 to manufacture motor cars.
		The MRAV programme, in which Alvis is teamed with other European defence manufacturers in the ARTEC consortium, is a central element of Alvis strategic planning for the early part of the new century.
		IDAC were contracted to assist Alvis Vickers Limited (AVL) in the analysis of the MRAV.
	www.idac.co.uk /consulting/casestudies/alvisvickers/alvisvickerscs.htm (962 words)

	icCoventry - The cars that shaped Motor City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Alvis drive towards the high end of the market continued with quality models like the Firefly the Crested Eagle and the Speed 25, reputed to be the best of the pre-war cars and praised by the then world land speed record holder Sir Malcolm Campbell.
		The TF21 was the last Alvis car to be produced at its Holbrooks plant and in 1965 Alvis merged with Rover and the firm became part of British Leyland.
		Alvis did have a prototype V8 3.5-litre mid-engine sports car under development but BL scrapped the adventurous idea.
	iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk /0850cityhistory/0900memories/tm_objectid=7573445&method=full&siteid=50003-name_page.html (2279 words)

	Stormer 30 on show at RNBAEE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Alvis are demonstrating a new variant of their Stormer family of light tracked vehicles, the Stormer 30, a light reconnaissance tank.
		Developed from the Scorpion range, the Stormer is in service with a number of armed forces around the world, in a number of different configurations, all derived from the basic 12 man APC.
		The new 13 tonne Stormer 30 mounts a fully stabilised HITFIST Otto Melara turret armed with a 30mm Bushmaster11 automatic cannon plus two TOW launchers, a coaxial 7.62 GPMG and twin multi-barrel smoke dischargers.
	defence-data.com /rnbaee/pagern24.htm (180 words)

	Stormer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Land Rover Range Stormer 1: The '''Range Stormer ''' is a concept car designed by Richard Woole 3: he door s.
		Stormer is a professor of physics at Columbia Univers
		Alvis Stormer 33: carried on an Alvis* Stormer AFV - an 8 round launcher with room inside the 57: United Kingdom: man portable, mounted on Stormer** AFV.
	www.witchware.com /File/27974-Stormer.Html (336 words)

	Army Guide
		The Alvis group of companies, comprising Alvis plc (London, UK), Alvis Vickers Ltd (UK), Alvis Bridging Limited (UK), Alvis Hagglunds AB (Sweden), Alvis Moelv AS (Norway), Alvis OMC and Alvis Gear Ratio (South Africa), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of armoured vehicles.
		Alvis supplies 93 per cent of the British Army's and 80 per cent of the Swedish Army's armoured vehicles, and has other customers in 75 countries.
		Alvis products are in service all over the world and are extensively engaged in United Nations and NATO peace-support and defence operations.
	www.army-guide.com /eng/firm.php?firmID=3 (245 words)

	COMPANIES - Alvis
		Alvis is dedicated to the production of armoured vehicles and tanks and has a long history of providing vehicles for both UK and overseas armed forces.
		Brunei confirmed the selection of Alvis for the upgrade of its Scorpion vehicles in June 2002.
		Alvis has a long-standing relationship with the Indonesian military, having sold 15 Saracen armoured personnel carriers to the Indonesian Army in 1955, 30 Ferret armoured cars in 1958, 15 Saladin armoured cars in 1960
	www.caat.org.uk /publications/armsfairs/dsei-2003-report/alvis.php (540 words)

	Alvis Saladin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Saladin (FV601) was a six-wheeled armoured car built by Alvis and used by the British army.
		It replaced the AEC Armoured Car that had been in use during World War II.
		The Saladin was the armoured car of Alvis' FV600 series, similar in construction to Alvis Saracen armoured personnel carrier and the Stalwart High Mobility Load Carrier.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alvis_Saladin (163 words)

	Armed Forces - a6a8 - British Army - Artillery - Starstreak High Velocity Missile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The system can be shoulder launched or by mounting on the LML (Lightweight Multiple Launcher) or vehicle borne on the Alvis Stormer APC.
		The Stormer APC has an eight-round launcher and 12 x reload missiles can be carried inside the vehicle.
		An HVM detachment of four is carried in a Stormer armoured vehicle and in each vehicle there are four personnel.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /army/listings/l0050.html (274 words)

	DSEi News: British Army get Alvis Shielder minelayer
		As the original equipment manufacturer and design authority for the UK MOD Alvis Vehicles Limited has over thirty years experience of the CVR(T) family of light armoured vehicles and their Stormer derivatives.
		New variants of the Stormer family continue to be developed and Alvis is exhibiting the latest variant to enter British Army service at DSEi 1999, designated Shielder.
		Shielder is the first member of the Stormer family to be fitted with the new T303 automatic transmission developed and manufactured by David Brown Defence Equipment.
	defence-data.com /dsei99/pagedi45.htm (441 words)

	The Defence Manufacturers Association - Special Groups (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Alvis is now the design and production parent for the majority of the British Army's armoured vehicle fleet, including the FV430 series tracked APCs and variants; Saxon wheeled APCs and variants, and the Warrior tracked infantry combat vehicle family.
		As the major European armoured vehicle system integrator, Alvis Vehicles is well placed to meet the requirements for future families of light armoured vehicles in both the UK and overseas which is why Alvis was selected by the European Commission to produce MRAV, the new 8x8 European armoured utility vehicle.
		Alvis Vehicles is registered to SE EN ISO 9001-1994 LRQA Approval Certificate and is a contractor and sub-contractor to MOD(UK).
	www.the-dma.org.uk /Secure/Groups/NonMemberDets.asp?ID=544 (350 words)

	UK alvis stormer Websites
		Alvis quickly became noted as a producerthe British automobile industry.
		Alvis started manufacturing armouredthis with the Scorpion, and later Stormer, tracked vehicles.
		Former Alvis agent, Singapore businessmanof Scorpion tanks and Stormer Armoured Personnel Carrierspurchase the Scorpions and Stormers.
	www.splut.co.uk /sub/a/alvis_stormer.html (567 words)

	Alvis Press Release - Alvis And GKN To Create Enlarged Armoured Vehicle Business In Transaction Announced Today - 15 ...
		Historically, the Alvis armoured vehicle business has been profitable, but it is a relatively small niche producer and the profit stream is substantially dependant on demand for Scorpion and Stormer vehicles, which fluctuates considerably.
		Similarly, whilst the GKN Defence business has performed very strongly in recent years, deliveries of Warrior to the UK and overseas have now been completed, and the demand will be lower in the near future.
		These views are subject to consultation with the workforce at Alvis and GKN Defence.
	www.cwn.org.uk /business/a-z/a/alvis/980915.htm (618 words)

	Industry News Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In a joint statement both companies said the cash offer of 280 pence per share was a premium of about 33 per cent to the closing price of Alvis' shares on Wednesday.
		General Dynamics, which makes tanks, submarines, guns and battlefield communications systems, said Alvis product base would compliment its operations in the UK and Scandinavia.
		Alvis chairman and chief executive Nicholas Prest told Reuters news agency: "We are pleased to unanimously recommend the offer, which we believe is attractive and in the best interests of Alvis and its shareholders."
	www.serco.com /text/media/industrynews/ItemPage.asp?ItemID=2178214 (189 words)

	Defence Solutions - possible options for the NZDF
		Stormer of Alvis provides effective recce and light armoured support for dismounted infantry in light conflict / peacekeeping operations but does not provide a mechanising of the infantry force.
		The Stormer is based on the very successful Scorpion which the New Zealand has previously had in service.
		The same company, Alvis makes the CV90, a dedicated IFV recently chosen by the Swiss Army.
	afwweb.orcon.net.nz /defencesolutions.html (5832 words)

	spyware stormer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		John A. Stormer is an American Protestant anti-communist writer.
		In the 1950s, John Stormer became disillusioned with the political candidates and...
		Alvis Stormer is a modern military armoured vehicle manufactured by the British...
	www.spywarespecial.info /spyware-stormer/archive_24_2006.php (855 words)

	Khaki Corps Imports - Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance(Tracked) Series
		Since then there have been other variants including the Sabre (Scorpion with a Fox turret), Stormer, and the Streaker.
		The Scorpion was taken out of service with the British Army and replaced with the Scimitar and Sabre.
		The CVR(T) series was manufactured by Alvis LTD of Coventry, UK.
	www.khakicorpsimports.com /cat-track-cvrt.htm (399 words)

	Military Photos Images Pictures Discussion - Shielder Vehicle-Launched - Powered by PhotoPost
		Alvis Shielder Vehicle-Launched Scatterable Mine System demonstrating the rapid deployment of an anti-tank minefield.
		These mines are carried in canisters, (each of which hold six mines with up to 40 canisters), and are carried on a launcher rack.
		These are on the rear of the Stormer flatbed and discharge the anti-tank mines either side as the vehicle moves across the terrain.
	www.militaryimages.net /photopost/showphoto.php/photo/7567/si/30mm (212 words)

	Modern AFV Discussion Group
		Response to Sorry, it was me - SPARTAN vs Alvis' STORMER APC
		The Stormer has another roadwheel on each side.
		The Stormer TRV Support Vehicle would be a slightly cheaper option.
	www.network54.com /Forum/47209/message/1070772872/Need+another+axle (142 words)

	Starstreak HVM
		It can be shoulder launched, fired from the Lightweight Multiple Launcher (LML) or vehicle borne on the Alvis Stormer APC which has an 8 round launcher (12 reload missiles can be carried inside the vehicle).
		Starstreak is designed to counter threats from very high performance low flying aircraft and fast pop-up type strikes by attack helicopters.
		Operating as an infra red search and tracking system in the 8 - 14 micron waveband, the alerter is designed to operate against low and fast moving fixed wing aircraft, as well as the latest generation of attack helicopters.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/europe/starstreak.htm (243 words)

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