Scorpion (FV101)
Country of Origin: Britain
description
The Scorpion combat vehicle reconnaissance (tracked) or CVR(T), was originally fielded as a light tank, but soon appeared in a variety of other roles as well.
After the Fighting Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (FVRDE) produced research and development vehicles in the early 1960s, Alvis won contracts for prototype and production vehicles.
The basic fighting vehicle is the Scorpion armed with a 76-mm gun. The hull shape emphasizes a low, compact silhouette with a...
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