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Scorpion |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Scorpion (FV101) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Alvis, now Alvis Vickers |
| Status |
Available for production. In reserve with UK and in service with others. |
| Production Period |
1970 - circa 1985 |
Production Quantity |
1241 |
| Type |
reconnaissance (1) |
Crew |
3 |
| Length, overall |
4.8m |
Length, hull |
4.8m |
| Width, overall |
2.2m |
Height, overall |
2.1m |
| Combat Weight |
8073kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
76mm gun |
Ammunition Carried |
40x76mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+35/-10 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
manual |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
3000x7.62mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Jaguar J60 No 1 Mk 100B 6-cylinder petrol |
Transmission |
TN15 crossdrive, semi-automatic (7 forward, 7 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
190hp at 4750rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
23.5hp/t |
Track Width |
43.2cm |
| Speed, on road |
80km/h (1) |
Track Ground Contact |
n/a |
| Fuel Capacity |
423 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.36kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
644km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.5m |
| Turning Radius |
1.7m |
Trench Crossing |
2.1m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.36m |
Fording |
1.1m (2) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2 x 4 smoke grenade dischargers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded aluminium armor providing protection against 14.5mm projectiles over the frontal arc and protection against 7.62mm armor-piercing projectiles over the remainder of the vehicle. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Maximum speed 7km/h on water.
(2) Amphibious with preparation. |
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