The FV101 Scorpion is a British armoured reconnaissance vehicle and light tank. It was the lead vehicle and the fire support type in the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), CVR(T), family of seven armoured vehicles. Manufactured by Alvis, it was introduced into service with the British Army in 1973 and was withdrawn in 1994.

After corrections by the manufacturers, the Scorpion was accepted for service in may 1970 and ordered to 275, then 313 units to Alvis Vehicles Ltd at Coventry. The first rolled off the line in early 1972.

Oct 3, 2024 · The Scorpion light tank was designed to meet the British Army’s demand for a fast, mobile reconnaissance platform that effectively engages lightly armored targets. Part of the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), or CVR(T) family, the FV101 Scorpion Tank was developed by Alvis Vehicles Ltd, a British company now part of BAE Systems.

Jun 7, 2018 · The officially named FV101 Scorpion Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (Tracked) was designed by the Alvis Car and Engineering Company Ltd in the early 1960s. After a long trial period, the Scorpion entered service with the British Army in 1970.

Aug 24, 2016 · The FV101 Scorpion was designed as a reconnaissance vehicle. It was the lead vehicle and the fire support type in the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), CVR(T), family of seven armored vehicles.

Jul 2, 2019 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Alvis FV101 Scorpion Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle including pictures.

Feb 25, 2015 · Contracted by the British army in 1967 to develop a tracked reconnaissance combat vehicle, Alvis Ltd. (since absorbed by BAE Systems) delivered the first FV101 Scorpion prototype in January 1969. After rigorous testing in a range of climates, conditions and terrain, the army accepted the vehicle in May 1970 and fielded it in January 1972.

FV101 "Scorpion" - designation of the basic series; originally equipped with a 76mm gun; early versions fitted with Jaguar engines, later versions with Cummins diesel engines.

Designed in pursuance of a need for a fast and mobile reconnaissance vehicle with sufficient firepower to engage and destroy lightly armoured enemy vehicles, development work began on the FV101 in the late 1960s.

Alvis FV 101 Scorpion Special lightweight vehicle designed primarily for the implementation of the survey. It is produced since 1972 by Alvis in Coventry as successor to heavy Alvis Saladin (6×6).