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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 Manufactured by Alvis, it was introduced into service with the British Army in 1973 and was withdrawn in 1994.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 ]
The Tosan's design is based on the British FV101 Scorpion; [4] the tank is fitted with a 90 mm gun, Toophan missile launchers (some were mounted), [5] and improved firing and targeting systems. [citation needed] The tank can drive long distances on its tracks and does not need to be carried on trucks. [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.
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
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The first vehicle of this series was the FV101 Scorpion, which was the first aluminium hull tank ever to be built. The hull and turret are actually fabricated from a welded aluminium-zinc-magnesium alloy. Seventeen Scorpion prototypes were delivered for field testing in February 1969. [35]