AML-90 / Eland vs FV101 Scorpion
The AML-90 / Eland and the FV101 Scorpion are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Panhard and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively. The AML-90 / Eland weighs 5.5 tons vs 7.9 tons for the FV101 Scorpion. Top speed is 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland vs 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion. Operational range is 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland vs 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion. The AML-90 / Eland is armed with a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds), while the FV101 Scorpion carries a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun. The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 174 for the FV101 Scorpion.
| French light armored vehicle, built in 4812 units, entered service in 1961. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Panhard |
| Number produced | 4,812 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| British light tank, 174 units built, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 5.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.11 m â—‰ |
| Width | 1.97 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.07 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol |
| Main armament | 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 7.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 87 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 640 km â—‰ |
| Length | 4.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.10 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 195 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or FV101 Scorpion?
The AML-90 / Eland is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 87 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or FV101 Scorpion?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or FV101 Scorpion?
The FV101 Scorpion is heavier at 7.9 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or FV101 Scorpion?
The AML-90 / Eland is longer at 5.11 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and FV101 Scorpion require?
The AML-90 / Eland requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or FV101 Scorpion?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and FV101 Scorpion?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the FV101 Scorpion carries 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun as its main armament.