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BRDM-2 vs FV101 Scorpion

BRDM-2 vs FV101 Scorpion at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 7,930 kg, top speed 100 vs 87 km/h, range 1,500 vs 640 km, crew — vs 3.

BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BRDM-2
FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 Scorpion
Specifications
BRDM-2 FV101 Scorpion
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car Light reconnaissance tank
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) Royal Ordnance Factory
Number produced 7,200 units 174 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 7.9 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 87 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 640 km
Length 6.29 m 4.88 m
Width 2.43 m 2.20 m
Height 2.43 m 2.10 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 FV101 Scorpion
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp Diesel Engine with 195 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or FV101 Scorpion?
The BRDM-2 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 BRDM-2 or FV101 Scorpion?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 640 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or FV101 Scorpion?
The FV101 Scorpion is heavier at 7.9 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or FV101 Scorpion?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and FV101 Scorpion require?
The BRDM-2 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 BRDM-2 or FV101 Scorpion?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and FV101 Scorpion?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the FV101 Scorpion carries 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun as its main armament.