British Tracked Scorpion Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle

British Tracked Scorpion Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle Weapons & Ammunition Types 76-mm rifled gun

-HESH

-HE

-Cannister

             As a reflection of the vehicle's suitability for a variety of roles, in recent times it is referred to as an armored reconnaissance vehicle or combat vehicle reconnaissance (tracked)--CVR (T). A British upgrade program includes a diesel engine, thermal sights, and secure communications. The Tank Laser Sight and Avimo LV10 Day/Night LRF sight can accept a thermal channel. Thermal sights are available for use on the tank.

Description:

Crew: 3

Combat Weight (mt): 8.07

Chassis Length Overall (m): 4.79

Height Overall (m): 2.10

Width Overall (m): 2.24

Ground Pressure (kg/cm2): 0.36

 Automotive Performance:

Engine Type: 190-hp Gasoline

Cruising Range (km): 650

Speed (km/h):

Max Road: 80

Max Off-Road: INA

Average Cross-Country: INA

Max Swim: 4/6 with propeller

Fording Depth (m): 1.07, amphibious

Radio: INA

 Protection:

Armor, Turret Front (mm): Against 14.5-mm projectiles

Applique Armor (mm): N/A

Explosive Reactive Armor (mm): N/A

Active Protective System: N/A

Mineclearing Equipment: N/A

Self-Entrenching Blade: N/A

NBC Protection System: Yes

Smoke Equipment: 4 smoke grenade launchers each side of turret

 ARMAMENT

Main Armament:

Caliber, Type, Name: 76-mm rifled gun L23A1

Rate of Fire (rd/min): 6

Loader Type: INA

Ready/Stowed Rounds: INA

Elevation (): -10/ +35

Fire on Move: N/A

Auxiliary Weapon:

Caliber, Type, Name: 7.62-mm (7.62x51) MG, L8A1

Mount Type: Turret coax

Maximum Aimed Range (m): INA

Max Effective Range (m): INA

Fire on Move: Yes

Rate of Fire (rd/min): INA

MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION

Caliber, Type, Name:

76-mm HESH, L29

Maximum Aimed Range (m): 2,200

Max Effective Range (m): INA

Armor Penetration (mm): INA

Other Ammunition Types: L24A1/2 HE (max effective range--

indirect fire: 5,000 meters), L33A1 Cannister (max effective range: 100

meters), L32A5 Smoke (BE), L42 Illumination