Our Regiment
Active from:
1900
Role:
Firepower
Specialism:
Fixing the enemy in one place
We recruit soldiers from across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, but we are all proud of our Regiment's Scottish heritage. We wear the modern Hunting Robertson tartan. Our qualified Pipe Band drawn from soldiers across the Regiment is a living connection to our Scottish heritage.
The Regiment is equipped with two core armoured vehicles.
Forward Observers mounted in the Warrior Observation Post Vehicle Armament: Hughs 7.62 mm Chain Gun Weight: 25.4 tonnes Speed: 50 mph (80 kph) Crew size: 5
Firepower provided by the Archer a mobile Howitzer 6x6, consisting of an automated 155mm 52-calibre gun mounted on a 6x6 articulated hauler – striking the perfect balance between power and mobility by featuring long range precision, fast deployment time and a protected environment for the crew.
We are based in Larkhill, (the home of the Royal Artillery) in Wiltshire, surrounded by Salisbury Plain with all that it has to offer.
Firepower provided by the fully automated Archer a Self-Propelled Gun.
Range: 50km
Calibre: 155mm
Weight: 30 tonnes
Speed: 43mph (70kph)
Crew size: one - four
Contact Details
Telephone: 01980 845483
Address: Purvis Lines, Larkhill, Wiltshire, SP4 8QT