AMX-13 vs FV101 Scorpion
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 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 | 14.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.36 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 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 AMX-13 or FV101 Scorpion?
The FV101 Scorpion is faster with a maximum road speed of 87 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or FV101 Scorpion?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or FV101 Scorpion?
The AMX-13 is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or FV101 Scorpion?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and FV101 Scorpion require?
The AMX-13 requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or FV101 Scorpion?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and FV101 Scorpion?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the FV101 Scorpion carries 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun as its main armament.