FV106 Samson

FV106 Samson was a British Army armoured recovery vehicle, one of the CVR(T) family.

The Samson was conceived in the early 1970s with the final design entering production in 1978.

It usually carries a crew of three operating a 3.5T capstan winch that can also be utilised in a lifting configuration.

It carries suitable equipment to enable a 4:1 mechanical advantage with 228m of winch rope.

[3] A single Samson accompanied the two troops of Blues and Royals CVR(T)s to the Falklands War.

Rear view of a Samson showing the rear crew hatch, A-frame and anchor
Map of FV106 operators in blue