Scorpion Light Tank

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Crew 3
Dimensions and weight
Total weight in combat order 7.93 t
Overall length 4400 mm
Chassis length 4400 mm
Overall width 2200 mm
Overall height 2100 mm
Armament
Main gun 76-mm rifled gun L23
Barrels length 23 caliber
Machine gun 7.62-mm
Traverse range 360 degrees
Elevation range - 10 to + 35 degrees
Combat load
Main gun 45 rounds
Machine gun 3000 cartridges
Mobility
Engine power 195 h.p.
Maximum road speed 87 km/h
Maximum amphibious speed on water 6,4 km/h
Autonomy on roads 640 km
Maneuverability
Slope 31 °
Vertical step 0.5 m
Ditch 2 m
Ford unprepared 1 m

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Information:
Designation: Scorpion (FV101)
Contractor: Alvis Vehicles, Coventry, UK
Country of Origin: Britain
Service Year: 1972
Type: Reconnaissance Vehicle
Crew: 3

Performance:
Powerplant: 1 x Jaguar J60 4.2 liter 6-cylinder pertol engine generating 190hp @ 4,750rpm (later replaced by Cummins diesel engine).
Max Speed: 50 mph (80.5 km/h)
Range*: 400 mph (644 km)

*Indicates road range for vehicles or maximum lethal range for towed-artillery systems.

Support Systems:
NBC System: Yes
Night Vision: Yes
Dimensions:
Length: 15.7 ft (4.794 m)
Width: 7.3 ft (2.235 m)
Height: 6.9 ft (2.102 m)
Weight: 8 tons (8,073 kg)

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

Production Notes:
The Scorpion series of light tank has seen many major variants produced both for local use and for export. The Scorpion chassis can be fitted to utilize a variety of weapon systems and interior setups, increasing it's lifespan in the inventories of major armies around the world.

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 it's inventories.

Known Variants:
Scorpion 90 - Fitted with 90mm MK III main gun
Striker (FV102) - Anti-Tank Vehicle
Spartan (FV103) - Armored Personnel Carrier
Stormer - Armored Personnel Carrier
Samson (FV106) - Armored Recovery Vehicle
Samaritan (FV104) - Battlefield Ambulance
Sultan (FV105) - Commander's Vehicle
Scimitar (FV107) - 30mm RARDEN cannon in two-man turret.
Sabre - Special 'Fox' turret

Known Operators:
Belgium, Botswana, Brunei, Chile, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Jordan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Venezuela.