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FV101 Scorpion vs M8 Greyhound

FV101 Scorpion vs M8 Greyhound at a glance — weight 7,930 vs 7,680 kg, top speed 87 vs 90 km/h, range 640 vs 480 km, crew 3 vs 4.

FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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Specifications
FV101 Scorpion M8 Greyhound
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light reconnaissance tank Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Ford
Number produced 174 units 8,523 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 7.7 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 640 km 480 km
Length 4.88 m 5.01 m
Width 2.20 m 2.26 m
Height 2.10 m 2.54 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion M8 Greyhound
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun 1 M6 37mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 87 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or M8 Greyhound?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the M8 Greyhound's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or M8 Greyhound?
The FV101 Scorpion is heavier at 7.9 tons combat weight compared to the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound is longer at 5.01 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and M8 Greyhound require?
The M8 Greyhound requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the FV101 Scorpion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV101 Scorpion or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has been produced in greater numbers with 8,523 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and M8 Greyhound?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the M8 Greyhound carries 1 M6 37mm gun as its main armament.