FV101 Scorpion vs JLTV
Overview
The FV101 Scorpion and the JLTV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and AM General respectively.
The FV101 Scorpion weighs 7.9 tons vs 10.2 tons for the JLTV. Top speed is 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion vs 110 km/h for the JLTV. Operational range is 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion vs 480 km for the JLTV. The FV101 Scorpion is armed with a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun, while the JLTV carries a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun.
The FV101 Scorpion has been produced in 174 units vs 20,000 for the JLTV.
| British light tank, 174 units built, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American light armoured vehicle, entering service in 2019, has reached 20,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle |
| Manufacturer | AM General |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 million |
| Combat weight | 7.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 87 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 640 km ◉ |
| Length | 4.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.20 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.10 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 195 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 10.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner |
| Engine | 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) |
| Main armament | M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | M153 CROWS II remote weapon system |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or JLTV?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 87 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or JLTV?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or JLTV?
The JLTV is heavier at 10.2 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or JLTV?
The JLTV is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and JLTV require?
The FV101 Scorpion requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV101 Scorpion or JLTV?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and JLTV?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the JLTV carries M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun as its main armament.