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FV101 Scorpion vs VBL

FV101 Scorpion vs VBL at a glance — weight 7,930 vs 4,000 kg, top speed 87 vs 95 km/h, range 640 vs 600 km.

FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
VBL light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 VBL
Specifications
FV101 Scorpion VBL
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light reconnaissance tank Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Panhard
Number produced 174 units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 640 km 600 km
Length 4.88 m -- m
Width 2.20 m -- m
Height 2.10 m -- m
Crew 3 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion VBL
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun --
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) --
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or VBL?
The VBL is faster with a maximum road speed of 95 km/h compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 87 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or VBL?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the VBL's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or VBL?
The FV101 Scorpion is heavier at 7.9 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or VBL?
The FV101 Scorpion is longer at 4.88 meters compared to the VBL's 0.00 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV101 Scorpion or VBL?
The VBL has been produced in greater numbers with 2,600 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.