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FV101 Scorpion vs Wiesel

FV101 Scorpion vs Wiesel at a glance — weight 7,930 vs 2,750 kg, top speed 87 vs 70 km/h, range 640 vs 200 km, crew 3 vs —.

FV101 Scorpion light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV101 Scorpion
Wiesel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Wiesel
Specifications
FV101 Scorpion Wiesel
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light reconnaissance tank Armoured weapons carrier
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Rheinmetall
Number produced 174 units 491 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 2.8 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 640 km 200 km
Length 4.88 m 3.55 m
Width 2.20 m 1.82 m
Height 2.10 m 1.82 m
Crew 3 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant)
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Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion Wiesel
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret)
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missiles (Wiesel 1 TOW)
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp Audi 2.1 L diesel, 64 kW (86 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or Wiesel?
The FV101 Scorpion is faster with a maximum road speed of 87 km/h compared to the Wiesel's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or Wiesel?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the Wiesel's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or Wiesel?
The FV101 Scorpion is heavier at 7.9 tons combat weight compared to the Wiesel's 2.8 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or Wiesel?
The FV101 Scorpion is longer at 4.88 meters compared to the Wiesel's 3.55 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and Wiesel require?
The FV101 Scorpion requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the Wiesel's 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV101 Scorpion or Wiesel?
The Wiesel has been produced in greater numbers with 491 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and Wiesel?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the Wiesel carries 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret) as its main armament.