FV101 Scorpion

Tank United KingdomIn service since 1973

Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Alvis Vehicles, Coventry
Entered service: 1973
Produced: 1971–1996
Units produced: 3,000
Status: In service
Crew: 3

Overview

FV101 Scorpion is a tank from the United Kingdom, made by Alvis Vehicles and Coventry. It entered service in 1973; it was produced from 1971 to 1996; 3,000 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 76 mm. It is used or was used by Chile, Honduras, Iran, Indonesia and 13 other countries, and saw combat in the Iraq War, the Gulf War, the Falklands War, among others.

Armament

Main armament: ROF 76mm L23A1 gun90mm Cockerill Mk3 M-A1 gun (in Scorpion 90)
Caliber: 76 mm
Secondary armament: Coaxial 7.62 mm L43A1 machine gun

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 8 t
Length: 4.79 m
Width: 2.13 m
Height: 2.10 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Cummins BTA 5.9-litre (diesel)
Power: 140 kW
Road speed: 73 km/h
Operational range: 756 km
Fuel capacity: 423 l
Suspension: Torsion-bar
Armour: Aluminium armour, Cast and 1318b plate13 mm (front and sides)

Variants

Scorpion 90

Weapons and ammunition on board

7.62×51mm NATO

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Iran–Iraq War Falklands War Gulf War Iraq War

Operators

Sources

Wikipedia (fr): FV101 Scorpion, Wikipedia
Wikipedia (ru): Скорпион (танк), Wikipedia
Wikipedia: FV101 Scorpion, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.