After the Salamander, the Stalwart
21st October 1960, Page 44
21st October 1960
Page 44
Page 44, 21st October 1960
— After the Salamander, the Stalwart
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THE prototype of a. new military vehicle was demonstrated to Gen. Norstad, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, when he visited Coventry last week. It was the Stalwart, a six-wheeldriven heavy cargo carrier designed and built by Alvis, Ltd.
Also shown to Gen. Norstad was a turbo unit which Alvis plans to fit to the
Stalwart so that it can navigate rivers at a speed of some five knots.
The Stalwart is shortly to undergo land trials for the War Office. It is similar to the existing 6 x 6 Salamander, powered by a Rolls-Royce petrol engine and having the front four wheels steered.
A road speed of 54 m.p.h. with a load of 5 tons is claimed for the Stalwart.