Daimler Ferret Scout Car Variants
Last updated on the 16/02/2015 22:23
Training Aid with the MK 2/3 - MK 2/6 hybrid in the background
Mk 1 Ferret
MK 1/2 Ferret
MK 2/2 Ferret
MK 2/3 Ferret
MK 2/4 Ferret
Up armoured (flat rear hatches extra plates welded to the hull and Turret sides. Also on some up armoured Ferrets you will find strengthening plates behind the four external bins on the hull seams.
MK 2/6 Ferret armed with wire guided Vigilant missiles
The centre picture is a MK 2/3 fitted with a MK 2/6 Vigilant Turret (no reload bins) it should not have a spare wheel. With the Vigilant Missile system removed the MK 2/6 became a MK 2/7.
MK2/7 Picture taken at Withams 6th December 2009.
It has been mentioned on a forum (HMVF) that this might not be a true MK2/7 as the de-conversions were provided with a new ID plate on conversion.
MK 4 onwards the so called 'big wheel' Ferret
Picture taken at Withams 6th December 2009
I would have taken internal pictures but the camera batteries gave up the ghost!
MK 5 Ferret with Swingfire missiles
Lex Moodie has kindly allowed me to use three photos (Training Aid, MK 2/6 & MK5 Ferret)
I am attempting to list all of the bins that should be installed internally and externally on each mark of Ferret and any CES which is common to one particular mark off Ferret as well.
I would welcome any pictures for this section.
Contact Andy at ferrettkittatyahoo.co.uk replace the at with @
| Internal bins / boxes | Number off per vehicle | Position in vehicle | Ferret MK | Picture off item |
| No.80 smoke grenade boxes | Two | Rear of fighting compartment above the petrol tank. Two versions off the Number 80 Box shown either type could be fitted. | 1, 2, 4 & 5 |
Pictures abovecourtesy off Andrew S |
| No.36 Mills Grenade boxes | Up to Three carried | 1, 1-2, 2, 4 & 5 |
 Pictures below courtesy off Andrew S
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| Splinter Screen box/holder | One | 1, 1-2, 2, 4 & 5 |
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| Driver’s No.17 periscope box | One | 1, 2, 4 & 5 |
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| Commanders periscope box | One | 2, 4 & 5 |
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| Flask holder | Two | 1, 2, 4 & 5 |
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| 30. Cal ammo box holder | One | Mounted near to the escape hatch | 1, 2 & 4 |
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| Bren magazine box | One | Mounted near to the escape hatch | 1 & 1/2 |
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| Bren Magazine Box holder | One | Mounted to left of driver | 1 |
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| 30. Cal ammo holder bin | One | Mounted on the escape hatch | 1,2,4 & 5 | No picture at the moment |
| 30. Cal ammo holder bin | One | Mounted on the escape hatch (slot for AFV Spares box) | 1,2,4 & 5 |
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| AFV Gun spares box | One | Held in the cage on the side of the ammo box above | 1,2,4 & 5 |
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| Fold down seats (jump seat) | Two | Mounted on the escape hatches | 1 + 1/2 |
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| Fire suppression bar | One | Above the two rear visors | 2 & 4 |
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| First aid box holder (internal) | One | Mounts to the gearbox by the drivers feet | 1, 2, 4 & 5 |
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| First aid box holder (external) | One | Opposite side to the aerial mount | 1,2,4 & 5 |
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| Bren Mount | One | Mounts to top of roof on a MK 1 and Mk 1/2 | 1 + 1/2 |
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| Bren Barrel Mount | One | Transmission tunnel drivers left | 1, 1/2 + others? | No picture at the moment |
| Combined Bren butt and bulb box holder | One | Mounts to the Bevel Box by the drivers left foot | 1, 1/1+others? |
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| Early Windscreen | One | Front Hatch | 1 + others |
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| Later Windcreen | One | Front Hatch | 1 + others | |
| Normal Drivers Hatch | One | Front Hatch | 1 + others | |
| Night Intensifier Hatch | One | Front Hatch | 1, 1/1+ 2's |
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| Night Intensifier scope | One | Mounted to a modified front hatch | 1, 1/2 + 2 |
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| Bulb box holder | One | Mounted near the drivers left foot on either the bevel box or the hull side (02CA35 has the hull mounting) | 1,2,4 & 5 |
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| Bulb box | One | Fitted in the above | 1,2,4 & 5 | No picture at the moment |
| Sterling magazine holder | One | To the drivers right under the Thermos Flask holders | 1,2,4 & 5 |
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| Sten / Sterling magazine holder | One | Mounted above and forward of gear selector or beneath the Thermos Flasks | 1, 2 &4? |
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Canvas cover Support bar |
One | CES common only to the MK1 Ferret | 1 |
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| One | CES kit common only to the MK1 Ferret | 1 | ||
| Document holder | One | Mounted internally but later moved into the large centre bin | 1, 2 & 4? |
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| WS 88 Bin | One | Mounted and set back too the drivers left |
1,2,4 & 5 |
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| Spotlight | One |
2,4 & 5 |
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| Spotlight / light cover | One/two/three? |
1,2,4 & 5 |
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| Sten / Sterling mount | One | Behind the commander | 1,2,4 & 5? | No picture at the moment |
| Sterling mount with seat belt mounting | One | Behind the commander | 1,2,4 & 5? | No picture at the moment |
| Drivers sten mount | One | By the Speedo / Tachometer | 1 + 2 | No picture at the moment |
| Browning Turret Mount | One | Turret | 2 + 4 | |
| Turret Tray (Browning) | One | 2 & 4 |
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| GPMG Turret Mount | One | Turret | 2 | |
| Turret Tray (GPMG) | One | Turret | 2 & 4 | No picture at the moment |
| Oil spares box (turret tray) | One | 2 & 4 |
 Picture above courtesy off Andrew S |
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| Fire Extinguisher | Depends on the amount of brackets | 1,2,4 & 5 |
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| Fire Extinguisher Bracket | 1,2,4 & 5 | No picture at the moment | ||
| Fire Extinguisher Bracket (Engine compartment) | Two | In the engine compartment under the exhaust elbow | 1,2,4 & 5 |
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| Sand Channels | Two | 1+ 2 |
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| Pierced steel planking (PSP) | Two | 1+ 2 |
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| Missile re-load bin MK 2/6 only (external) | One |
MK 2/6 only |
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| Left Front bin (external) | One | Mk's 1 & 2 | No picture at the moment | |
| Spare wheel mounting (doubles as the escape hatch) | One | Mk's 1 & 2 | No picture at the moment | |
| Left rear bin (external) | One | Mk's 1 & 2 | No picture at the moment | |
| Right front bin (external) | One | Mk's 1 & 2 | No picture at the moment | |
| Centre bin (external) | One | Mk's 1 & 2 | No picture at the moment | |
| Right rear bin (external) | One | Mk's 1 & 2 | No picture at the moment |
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