FV107 Scimitar is an armoured reconnaissance vehicle, although sometimes classed as a light tank used by the British Army. It is very similar to the FV101 Scorpion.
Scimitar is one of the CVR(T) series of vehicles and entered service in 1971. Initially the engine was the Jaguar J60 4.2 litre 6 cylinder petrol engine the same as used by several Jaguar cars.
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Specifications |
|
Property |
Value |
| Length (mm) |
4900 |
| Width (mm) |
2240 |
| Height (mm) |
2100 |
| Weight (kg) |
8070 |
| Max. road speed (km/h) |
80 |
| Main weapon caliber (mm) |
30 |
| Auxiliary gun calibre (mm) |
7.62 |
| Engine power output (h.p.) |
190 |
| Crew |
3 |
| Ground clearance (mm) |
350 |
| Ammunition of the main gun |
160 |
| Ammunition of the auxiliary gun |
3000 |
| Number of smoke grenade launchers |
8 |
| Max. road range (km) |
644 |
| Elevation (degree) |
35 |
| Depression (degree) |
-10 |
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FV107 Scimitar Quantities: |
Country |
Quantity |
 |
HONDURAS |
3 |
 |
NIGERIA |
5 |
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UNITED KINGDOM |
318 |
Total: |
326 |
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