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FV101 Scorpion vs Luchs 2

FV101 Scorpion vs Luchs 2 at a glance — weight 7,930 vs 19,500 kg, top speed 87 vs 90 km/h, range 640 vs 800 km, crew 3 vs 4.

FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 Scorpion
Luchs 2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Luchs 2
Specifications
FV101 Scorpion Luchs 2
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light reconnaissance tank Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH
Number produced 174 units 408 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 19.5 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 640 km 800 km
Length 4.88 m 7.74 m
Width 2.20 m 2.98 m
Height 2.10 m 2.84 m
Crew 3 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion Luchs 2
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp Diesel Engine with 435 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 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 Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 640 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and Luchs 2 require?
The Luchs 2 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 Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and Luchs 2?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the Luchs 2 carries 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun as its main armament.