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Scorpion 90



Overview

Scorpion 90

Indonesian army Scorpion 90 light tank in the field.
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Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Light tank
Entered service
1983
Status
In service
Development
Late 1970's
Developer
United Kingdom
Production
1982 - 1997?
Producer
United Kingdom
Number produced
Over 200
Designations
Scorpion 2 (alternative designation)
Notable users
Indonesia
Venezuela
Malaysia

Details

Facts Scorpion 90
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Light tank
Crew
3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Dimensions
Weight
8.7 t combat load
Length
5.29 m gun forward
4.79 m hull
Width
2.24 m
Height
2.10 m
Main armament
Type
90mm Cockerill Mk III
Mount
Main gun in turret
Ammunition
33
Elevation
-8° to +30°, powered
Traverse
360°, powered
Stabilizer
Yes
Coaxial armament
Type
7.62mm MAG machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
3.000
Traverse
Traverse and elevation as main armament
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Ground pressure
0.37 kg/cm²
Track width
0.43 m
Track on ground
1.7 m
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine model
Perkins
Engine type
6-cylinder diesel
Power output
200 hp at 2.700 rpm
Transmission
TN15, 7 forward, 7 rear
Fuel
391 L
Mobility
Speed
73 km/h
Range
750 km
Turn radius
Pivot
Power to weight ratio
22.9 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.35 m
Wall
0.5 m
Trench
2.0 m
Gradient
60 %
Fording
1.1 m
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x4 76mm smoke grenade launcher

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