Humber Hornet
| Company type | Military vehicle |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defence |
| Predecessor | FV1611 Humber "Pig" |
| Products | Armoured fighting vehicle |
The FV1620 Humber Hornet was a dedicated air-mobile armoured fighting vehicle engineered to transport the Malkara missile, an anti-tank guided missile collaboratively developed by Australia and the United Kingdom.
History
The Hornet saw service with British forces. It was derived from the British Army's FV1611 Humber "Pig", a one-ton, four-wheel-drive armoured truck, and featured a retractable boom at the rear mounting two Malkara missiles, along with two additional reloads. This vehicle could be transported by air using the Blackburn Beverley aircraft and was capable of being deployed via air-drop with the aid of six specially designed parachutes.
Operation
During the Cold War period, a squadron from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment operated the Hornet.
See also
- Similar vehicles
Bibliography
- "FV 1620 Humber "Hornet/Malkara" Anti-Tank Vehicle" WarWheels.net