Scimitar armoured reconnaissance vehicle
The Scimitar armoured fighting vehicle’s exceptionally low ground pressure and small size make it useful where the terrain is hostile and movement is difficult.
The Scimitar armoured fighting vehicle’s exceptionally low ground pressure and small size make it useful where the terrain is hostile and movement is difficult.
Scimitar carries a 30mm Rarden cannon for self-defence. It is used by reconnaissance regiments of the Royal Armoured Corps and ‘recce’ elements of the armoured infantry.
| Crew: | 3 |
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| Dimensions: | 4.9m (Length) x 2.1m (Height) x 2.24m (Width) |
| Combat weight: | 8070kg |
| Main armament: | 1 x 30mm L21 Rarden cannon |
| Secondary armament: | Co-axial 7.62mm GPMG, smoke grenades |
| Ammunition carried: | 160 rounds of 30mm, 3000 rounds of 7.62mm |
| Engine: | Cummins BTA 5.9, 190hp diesel engine |
| Maximum speed: | 80kph |
