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AMX-13 vs FV101 Scorpion

AMX-13 vs FV101 Scorpion at a glance — weight 14,500 vs 7,930 kg, top speed 60 vs 87 km/h, range 400 vs 640 km, crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) vs 3.

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-13Full specs
FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 ScorpionFull specs
Specifications
AMX-13 FV101 Scorpion
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Support Tank Light reconnaissance tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 7,700 units 174 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 7.9 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 87 km/h
Operational range 400 km 640 km
Length 6.36 m 4.88 m
Width 2.51 m 2.20 m
Height 2.35 m 2.10 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 FV101 Scorpion
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp Diesel Engine with 195 hp
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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?
Both the AMX-13 and FV101 Scorpion require a crew of 3.
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.