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
Overview
The AMX-13 and the FV101 Scorpion are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Royal Ordnance Factory respectively.
The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 7.9 tons for the FV101 Scorpion. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the FV101 Scorpion carries a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun.
The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 174 for the FV101 Scorpion. The AMX-13 entered service 21 years before the FV101 Scorpion (1952 vs 1973).
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.
