Lot 1112

The Littlefield Collection

FV438 Swingfire Anti-Tank Missile Vehicle

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$17,825 USD | Sold

United States | Portola Valley, California

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Addendum: PLEASE NOTE: This lot is being sold on Bill of Sale only

Weight: 16.2-tons (16,459-kg)

Length: 16' 7” (5.10-m)

Width: 9' 8” (3-m)

Height: 8' 8” (2.7-m)

Crew: 3

Armor:

.5” (13-mm) all around

Weapons:

-Primary

2x Swingfire Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launchers

-Ammunition

14x Swingfire ATGM (1 in each launcher, 12 reloads)

Engine: Rolls-Royce K60 multi-fuel, 240-hp

Power/weight: 15.7-hp/ton

Fuel Capacity:

Range: 298-miles (480-km)

Speed: 32-mph (52-km/h)

The vehicle offered, FV438 Swingfire ATGM Launcher Vehicle, is in original condition. It is ex-British Army and its service history is unknown. The original exterior paint shows some peeling, but is in overall good condition. The interior is in very good condition and is complete. All gunner's equipment, minus the main weaponry is present. All ammo tubes and radios are present. The gunner's seat needs to be reupholstered. All headlights, turn signals and marker lights are present and appear to be in good condition. However, they have not been tested. The tracks and roadwheels are in good condition. The engine will start and run with starting aid.

The Swingfire ATGM was introduced into service with the British Army in 1969. It is a wire-guided missile system that can be launched from ground platforms or vehicles. The missile is propelled towards its target via a two-stage solid-fuel rocket at a speed of 415-mph (668-km/h) out to a range of 4,375-yards (4,000-m). The 15.4-lb (7-kg) HEAT warhead is capable of penetrating up to 31.5-inches (800-mm) of armor.

The Swingfire was first mounted on the FV438 in the early 1970s. The FV438 is based on the ubiquitous FV432 armored personnel carrier. These vehicles were originally assigned to anti-tank units in the British infantry and Royal Armored Corps. In the mid-1980s they were transferred to the Royal Artillery. FV438 was used by the British in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm/Sabre. The Swingfire itself has been used by 9 other countries including Belgium, Egypt, Iraq and Kenya. It was retired from British service in 2005.

Transport Cost to Storage: $1,980