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AMX-10 RC vs FV101 Scorpion

AMX-10 RC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-10 RC
FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 Scorpion
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Specifications
AMX-10 RC FV101 Scorpion
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 464 units 174 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 17.2 tons 7.9 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 87 km/h
Operational range 800 km 640 km
Length 9.15 m 4.88 m
Width 2.78 m 2.20 m
Height 2.56 m 2.10 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-10 RC FV101 Scorpion
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) Diesel Engine with 195 hp

Overview

The AMX-10 RC and the FV101 Scorpion are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.

At 17.2 tons, the AMX-10 RC is 2.2x the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons. Top speed is 85 km/h for the AMX-10 RC vs 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion. Operational range is 800 km for the AMX-10 RC vs 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion. The AMX-10 RC is armed with a 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun, while the FV101 Scorpion carries a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun.

The AMX-10 RC has been produced in 464 units vs 174 for the FV101 Scorpion. The FV101 Scorpion entered service 8 years before the AMX-10 RC (1973 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-10 RC or FV101 Scorpion?
The FV101 Scorpion is faster with a maximum road speed of 87 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or FV101 Scorpion?
The AMX-10 RC has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 640 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or FV101 Scorpion?
The AMX-10 RC is heavier at 17.2 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or FV101 Scorpion?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and FV101 Scorpion require?
The AMX-10 RC requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or FV101 Scorpion?
The AMX-10 RC has been produced in greater numbers with 464 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and FV101 Scorpion?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the FV101 Scorpion carries 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun as its main armament.