AMX-10 RC vs FV101 Scorpion
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.
| French reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1981, equipped with a 105mm gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 464 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| British light tank, 174 units built, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory. | |
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| 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 | 17.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.15 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.78 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.56 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) |
| Main armament | 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun |
| Combat weight | 7.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 87 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 640 km ◉ |
| Length | 4.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.20 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.10 m ◉ |
| 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 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.