Scorpion (tank)

The Scorpion is a modern British light tank. Manufactured by Alvis it was introduced into service with the British Army in 1973 and served until 1994. More than 3000 wre produced.

Intended to be a fast and air-transportable reconnaissance vehicle, the Scorpion is built from mainly aluminium armour and mounts a 76mm gun. Original models had a Jaguar 4.2 litre petrol engine and are capable of 72kmh. Later variants were equipped with diesel engines.

Variants of the Scorpion include the Striker anti-tank guided weapon carrier; Spartan armoured personnel carrier; Samson armoured recovery vehicle; Sultan command post vehicle; Samaritan armoured ambulance, Scimitar and Sabre (30mm cannon).

External Links

• British Army museum
• Janes Land Forces

See also

• Tank
• Tank history