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FV101 Scorpion vs M41 Walker Bulldog

FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 Scorpion
M41 Walker Bulldog light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M41 Walker Bulldog
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Specifications
FV101 Scorpion M41 Walker Bulldog
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory General Motors Corp.
Number produced 174 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 23.5 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 640 km 165 km
Length 4.88 m 8.21 m
Width 2.20 m 3.18 m
Height 2.10 m 2.85 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion M41 Walker Bulldog
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp V-6 Continental AOS-895-5 Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The FV101 Scorpion and the M41 Walker Bulldog are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and General Motors Corp. respectively.

At 23.5 tons, the M41 Walker Bulldog is 3.0x the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons. Top speed is 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion vs 72 km/h for the M41 Walker Bulldog. Operational range is 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion vs 165 km for the M41 Walker Bulldog. The FV101 Scorpion is armed with a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun, while the M41 Walker Bulldog carries a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun.

The FV101 Scorpion has been produced in 174 units vs 3,000 for the M41 Walker Bulldog. The M41 Walker Bulldog entered service 20 years before the FV101 Scorpion (1953 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or M41 Walker Bulldog?
The FV101 Scorpion is faster with a maximum road speed of 87 km/h compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or M41 Walker Bulldog?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 165 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or M41 Walker Bulldog?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or M41 Walker Bulldog?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is longer at 8.21 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and M41 Walker Bulldog require?
The M41 Walker Bulldog 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 M41 Walker Bulldog?
The M41 Walker Bulldog has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and M41 Walker Bulldog?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the M41 Walker Bulldog carries 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.