Alvis FV101 Scorpion Reconnaissance Vehicle (1972)
The FV101 is a complete light tank package.
The original Scorpion showcased the smaller caliber 76mm main gun, which saw later variants install a more powerful Belgium Cockerill MK III 90mm main gun. Other weapon platforms include the anti-tank weapons system, 30mm cannon RARDEN two-man powered turret and the Fox turret. Other uses for the Scorpion chassis have included observation vehicles, engineering vehicles, commander's vehicles ('command post') and battlefield ambulance vehicles. The ambulance variant features a higher roof ceiling for transporting both the sitting and resting wounded.
The Scorpion series is fully amphibious, making this little weapon system the complete package regardless of battlefield/peacekeeping role. It is worth noting, however, that the United Kingdom's Army no longer fields the 76mm-armed version of the Scorpion in its inventories. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Alvis FV101 Scorpion
Reconnaissance Vehicle
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Alvis Vehicles, Coventry, UK
Initial Year of Service: 1972
Production: Not Available
Focus Model:
Crew: 3
Overall Length: 15.72ft (4.79m)
Width: 7.32ft (2.23m)
Height: 6.89ft (2.10m)
Weight: 8.9 US Short Tons (8,073kg; 17,798lbs)
Powerplant: 1 x Jaguar J60 4.2 liter 6-cylinder pertol engine generating 190hp @ 4,750rpm (later replaced by Cummins diesel engine).
Maximum Speed: 50mph (80.5 km/h)
Maximum Range: 400 miles (644 km)
NBC Protection: Yes
Nightvision: Yes
Armament:
1 x 76mm main gun
1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
2 x 4 smoke grenade dischargers
Ammunition:
40 x 76mm projectiles
3,000 x 7.62mm ammunition
Variants:
FV101 Scorpion - Armed Reconnaissance Vehicle featuring a 76mm main gun.
FV101 Scorpion 90 - Fitted with 90mm MK III main gun.
FV102 Striker - Anti-Tank Vehicle
FV103 Spartan - Armored Personnel Carrier
FV4333 Stormer - Armored Personnel Carrier
FV104 Samaritan - Battlefield Ambulance
FV105 Sultan - Commander's Vehicle
FV106 Samson - Armored Recovery Vehicle
FV107 Scimitar - 30mm RARDEN cannon in two-man turret.
Sabre - Special 'Fox' turret
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