FV101 Scorpion vs M551 Sheridan
Overview
The FV101 Scorpion and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles.
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.
| 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 tank, 123 units built, saw limited action in Vietnam due to its light armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | 123 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 15.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.31 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.79 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.81 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp |
| Main armament | 1 152mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns |
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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.