The BRDM-2 and the FV101 Scorpion are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.
The BRDM-2 weighs 6.9 tons vs 7.9 tons for the FV101 Scorpion. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BRDM-2 vs 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion. Operational range is 1,500 km for the BRDM-2 vs 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion. The BRDM-2 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, while the FV101 Scorpion carries a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun.
The BRDM-2 has been produced in 7,200 units vs 174 for the FV101 Scorpion. The BRDM-2 entered service 11 years before the FV101 Scorpion (1962 vs 1973).
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.
