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FV101 Scorpion vs M551 Sheridan

FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 Scorpion
M551 Sheridan light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M551 Sheridan
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Specifications
FV101 Scorpion M551 Sheridan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Cadillac
Number produced 174 units 123 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 15.2 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 640 km 600 km
Length 4.88 m 6.31 m
Width 2.20 m 2.79 m
Height 2.10 m 3.81 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion M551 Sheridan
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun 1 152mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp

Overview

The FV101 Scorpion and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Cadillac respectively.

The FV101 Scorpion weighs 7.9 tons vs 15.2 tons for the M551 Sheridan. Top speed is 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The FV101 Scorpion is armed with a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun, while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun.

The FV101 Scorpion has been produced in 174 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan. The M551 Sheridan entered service 6 years before the FV101 Scorpion (1967 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or M551 Sheridan?
The FV101 Scorpion is faster with a maximum road speed of 87 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or M551 Sheridan?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the M551 Sheridan's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is longer at 6.31 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and M551 Sheridan require?
The M551 Sheridan 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 M551 Sheridan?
The FV101 Scorpion has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and M551 Sheridan?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.