FV101 Scorpion vs Type 16 MCV
The FV101 Scorpion and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. At 26.0 tons, the Type 16 MCV is 3.3x the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons. Top speed is 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The FV101 Scorpion is armed with a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun. The FV101 Scorpion has been produced in 174 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV.
| 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 |
| Japanese tank destroyer, 142 units built since 2016, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.8 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 | 26.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.45 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.98 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.87 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm L/52 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 87 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or Type 16 MCV?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV 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 Type 16 MCV?
The FV101 Scorpion has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and Type 16 MCV?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.