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FV101 Scorpion vs Jackal

FV101 Scorpion vs Jackal at a glance — weight 7,930 vs 7,600 kg, top speed 87 vs 130 km/h, range 640 vs 800 km, crew 3 vs 4 (3 on the Jackal 1).

FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 ScorpionFull specs
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Specifications
FV101 Scorpion Jackal
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Light reconnaissance tank Light patrol and fire support vehicle
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Supacat
Number produced 174 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 7.6 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 130 km/h
Operational range 640 km 800 km
Length 4.88 m 5.39 m
Width 2.20 m 2.00 m
Height 2.10 m 1.97 m
Crew 3 4 (3 on the Jackal 1)
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Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion Jackal
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun 12.7 mm M2 heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp Cummins 6.7-litre six-cylinder diesel (5.9 L ISBe on the Jackal 1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or Jackal?
The Jackal is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 87 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or Jackal?
The Jackal has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 640 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or Jackal?
The FV101 Scorpion is heavier at 7.9 tons combat weight compared to the Jackal's 7.6 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or Jackal?
The Jackal is longer at 5.39 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and Jackal require?
The Jackal requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and Jackal?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the Jackal carries 12.7 mm M2 heavy machine gun as its main armament.