The FV101 Scorpion was a British fast light tank. It was part of the CVR(T) series. 32 vehicles were produced with the 90 mm gun.
Variants:
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Name: FV101 Scorpion
Type: Light Tank
Origin: United Kingdom
Year: 1972 first production
Produced: 3338
Length: 4.4 Meters
Width: 2.2 Meters
Height: 2.1 Meters
Weight: 7930 Kilograms
Speed: 87 km/h (6.4 km/h in water, 9.5 km/h when fitted with propeller)
Crew: 3
Primary Armament:
-76 mm L23A1 OR
-90 mm Cockerill Mk3 M-A1
Secondary Armament:
-7.62 mm L43A1
Gun Flexibility:
35° Elevation
10° Depression
Armor:
-Hull
12.7 mm Front
12.7 mm Side
Sources:
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product1153.html
http://www.military-today.com/tanks/fv101_scorpion.htm
http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/UK/Alvis_Scorpion.php
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