The armament comprised the main ROF (Royal Ordnance Factory) 76mm L23A1 gun, tailored for the Scorpion in 1973, which could be fed with various ammunition, ranging from HE to various AP rounds. It had a 6 rounds per minute rate of fire and an effective range of 2,200 m (2,400 yds).

The FV101 Scorpion is a British armoured reconnaissance vehicle and light tank. It was the lead vehicle and the fire support type in the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), CVR (T), family of seven armoured vehicles.

Feb 25, 2015 · The Scorpion is armed with a 76mm cannon, but variants built atop its versatile chassis include the FV102 Striker antitank guided missile launcher, FV103 Spartan armored personnel carrier, FV104 Samaritan armored ambulance, FV105 Sultan command vehicle, FV106 Samson armored recovery vehicle and FV107 Scimitar recon vehicle with a 30mm L21A1 ...

Feb 1, 2025 · In the middle of the Cold War, the British Army needed an armored vehicle that could easily be airlifted to conflict zones around the world. The result was the FV101 Scorpion, a light tank and tracked reconnaissance vehicle fitted with a 76mm main gun and aluminum armor. A FV101 Scorpion light tank of the Blues and Royals during the Falklands War.

The primary armament of the FV101 Scorpion is a 76mm L23A1 low-velocity gun, which is capable of firing a variety of ammunition types, including high-explosive (HE), high-explosive squash head (HESH), smoke, and canister rounds.

Jul 2, 2019 · Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the Alvis FV101 Scorpion Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle. 1 x 76mm Royal Ordnance Factory main gun (early) OR 1 x 90mm Cockerill main gun (late).

Oct 30, 2022 · It was manufactured by Alvis in Coventry. It is very similar to the FV101 Scorpion, but mounts a high-velocity 30 mm L21 RARDEN cannon instead of a 76 mm gun.

Forty rounds of 76mm. and 3,000 rounds of 7.62mm. ammunition were carried. Although not normally fitted, some users also specified an AA machine-gun in a flexible mounting on the turret roof. Three smoke-grenade dischargers were mounted on each side of the turret.

Ammunition capacity 76 mm -40 rounds, 7.62 rnrn-3,000 rounds; Main armament elevation -10° to + 35°; Main armament traverse 360°.

Feb 1, 2025 · In the middle of the Cold War, the British Army needed an armored vehicle that could easily be airlifted to conflict zones around the world. The result was the FV101 Scorpion, a light tank and tracked reconnaissance vehicle fitted with a 76mm main gun and aluminum armor. A FV101 Scorpion light tank of the Blues and Royals during the Falklands War.