Post by WYATT666 on Nov 14, 2008 12:08:56 GMT
GENERAL DATA
Scorpion
Country of Origin UK
Role Reconnaissance vehicle, light tank
Date Of Introduction 1972
Crew 3
Combat Weight 8.9 tons (8.07 mt)
Ground Pressure 5.12 psi (0.36 kg/cm²)
Length, Overall 15.72 ft (4.79 m)
Width, Overall 7.35 ft (2.24 m)
Height, Overall 6.89 ft (2.10 m)
Ground Clearance 14 in (356 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Scorpion
Engine 190 hp (142 kw) gasoline
Range 404 miles (650 km)
Road Speed 50 mph (80 km/h)
Cross Country Speed ?
Swim Speed 2.5 mph (4 km/h). 3.7 mph (6 km/h) with propeller
Fording Depth 3.51 ft (1.07 m). Amphibious with flotation screen
PROTECTION
Scorpion
Armor Turret front: Against 14.5mm projectiles
Applique Armor N/A
Explosive Reactive Armor N/A
Active Protective System N/A
NBC Protection System Yes
Smoke Equipment Four smoke grenade launchers on each side of turret
ARMAMENT
Scorpion
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
76mm L23A1 rifled gun Turret 40.
HESH, HE, Cannister
7.62mm L8A1 machine gun Coaxial to main gun 3,600
FIRE CONTROL
Scorpion
Fire Control System ?
Main Gun Stabilization N/A
Rangefinder Laser
Infrared Searchlight Yes
