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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. Manufactured by Alvis, it was introduced into service with the British Army in 1973 and was withdrawn in 1994.
Scorpion advancing across the desert during the first Gulf War. The FV101 Scorpion was originally developed to meet a British Army requirement for the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked). Scorpion was accepted by the British Army in May 1970, with a contract for 275, which later rose to 313 vehicles. [ 2 ]
FV101: Heavy assault tank; FV102: Self-propelled gun, heavy anti-tank gun mounting; FV100: Series of vehicles based on CVR(T) FV101: Scorpion armoured reconnaissance vehicle; FV102: Striker five Swingfire missile launcher; FV103: Spartan armoured personnel carrier; FV104: Samaritan armoured ambulance; FV105: Sultan armoured command vehicle
Vehicle Image Type Origin Quantity Notes Ref. Light tanks FV101 Scorpion CVR(T) Light tank United Kingdom 20 Purchased in 1976, sixteen tanks have been modified as of 2003.
It is very similar to the FV101 Scorpion, but mounts a high-velocity 30 mm L21 RARDEN cannon instead of a low-velocity 76 mm gun. It was issued to Royal Armoured Corps armoured regiments in the reconnaissance role.
Former Belgian Land Component M113A1B upgraded to M113A2+ standard, integrated by Elbit Systems with turret and 76mm L23A1 gun from decommissioned FV101 Scorpion CVR(T). Several M113A1 armed with the 76mm L23A1 gun and turret, previously converted in-house by the Philippine Army. FV101 Scorpion United Kingdom: Reconnaissance vehicle/light tank
A British Army FV101 Scorpion, similar in specification to those operated by New Zealand. By 1978, New Zealand's M41s were no longer deemed effective due to their increasing age and deterioration of equipment, as well as the budget to continue the maintenance and operation of a tank of its size.
FV101 Scorpion: Light tank United Kingdom: 150 [42] Surveillance Target Acquisition and Weapon Sight from SELEX Galileo Ltd replacing its aging one. Replacing diesel-engine instead of gasoline-engine. [43] Commando Stingray: Light tank United States: 106 [44] It was exported for use by Royal Thai Army, who remain the only user. [45] [46] Combat ...