fv105 sultan

The FV105 Sultan is a command vehicle variant of the British CVR(T) (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)) family, designed to provide a mobile command post for battlefield operations. It features an elevated roofline to offer more internal space for command and control equipment and personnel compared to other CVR(T) variants.

Developed by Alvis in the 1970s, the FV105 was designed to replace aging wheeled command vehicles with a highly mobile, armored tracked platform capable of keeping pace with rapid frontline armored formations. It officially entered service with the British Army in 1977, serving as the primary tactical headquarters vehicle for armored regiments. The Sultan saw extensive combat deployment during the Falklands War, the Gulf War, and the 2003 invasion of Iraq, proving its reliability in diverse and harsh environments. Although largely retired from active British service in favor of modern platforms, many units were exported globally, with several recently supplied to Ukraine to support its defense operations.