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FV101 Scorpion vs HMMWV (Humvee)

FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 Scorpion
HMMWV (Humvee) light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HMMWV (Humvee)
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Specifications
FV101 Scorpion HMMWV (Humvee)
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory AM General
Number produced 174 units 230,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 2.7 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 89 km/h
Operational range 640 km 480 km
Length 4.88 m 4.57 m
Width 2.20 m 2.16 m
Height 2.10 m 1.83 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion HMMWV (Humvee)
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel

Overview

The FV101 Scorpion and the HMMWV (Humvee) are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and AM General respectively.

At 7.9 tons, the FV101 Scorpion is 3.0x the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion vs 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee). Operational range is 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion vs 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee). The FV101 Scorpion is armed with a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun, while the HMMWV (Humvee) carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun.

The FV101 Scorpion has been produced in 174 units vs 230,000 for the HMMWV (Humvee). The FV101 Scorpion entered service 12 years before the HMMWV (Humvee) (1973 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is faster with a maximum road speed of 89 km/h compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 87 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The FV101 Scorpion is heavier at 7.9 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The FV101 Scorpion is longer at 4.88 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and HMMWV (Humvee) require?
The HMMWV (Humvee) requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV101 Scorpion or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and HMMWV (Humvee)?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the HMMWV (Humvee) carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.