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FV101 Scorpion vs IKV-91

FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 Scorpion
IKV-91 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇸🇪 IKV-91
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Specifications
FV101 Scorpion IKV-91
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Hägglunds Vehicles AB
Number produced 174 units 211 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 16.3 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 640 km 550 km
Length 4.88 m 8.83 m
Width 2.20 m 3.00 m
Height 2.10 m 2.35 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion IKV-91
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 2 MAG 7.62mm machine guns (4560 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp Diesel Engine with 350 hp

Overview

The FV101 Scorpion and the IKV-91 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Hägglunds Vehicles AB respectively.

At 16.3 tons, the IKV-91 is 2.1x the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons. Top speed is 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion vs 70 km/h for the IKV-91. Operational range is 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion vs 550 km for the IKV-91. The FV101 Scorpion is armed with a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun, while the IKV-91 carries a 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun.

The FV101 Scorpion has been produced in 174 units vs 211 for the IKV-91. The FV101 Scorpion entered service 2 years before the IKV-91 (1973 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or IKV-91?
The FV101 Scorpion is faster with a maximum road speed of 87 km/h compared to the IKV-91's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or IKV-91?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the IKV-91's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 is heavier at 16.3 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 is longer at 8.83 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and IKV-91 require?
The IKV-91 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 IKV-91?
The IKV-91 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and IKV-91?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the IKV-91 carries 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun as its main armament.