FV101 Scorpion/FV107 Scimitar – Light Tank

About the FV101 Scorpion/FV107 Scimitar – Light Tank:

Essentially the same in their general composition, the FV101 Scorpion and FV107 Scimitar are tracked reconnaissance combat vehicles developed by the British in the late 1960s. The primary difference is armament; the Scorpion is armed with a 76mm cannon while the Scimitar is fit with a 30mm L21A1 RARDEN cannon. In the early 90s during the first Gulf War, a group of Scimitars knocked out an Iraqi T-62 medium tank by penetrating its frontal armor with an armor-piercing round. The Scimitar's 30mm cannon can be also used against helicopters and even low-flying aircraft. It is claimed that during the Falklands War a Scimitar hit an Argentinean Skyhawk attack aircraft at a range of 1000 meters.

Specifications:

Crew: 3
Armament: 1x 76mm cannon or 1x 30mm L21A1 RARDEN cannon
Top Speed: 80 kph (50 mph)
Range: 450 km (280 mi)

Additional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit:

This model offers two design options, with bricks and instructions to build either the FV101 Scorpion or FV107 Scimitar. Yet again, there are no stickers – all details are custom printed. Play features include smooth rolling tracks, a posable/rotating weapon systems turret, and opening top hatches. Also featured is a custom Desert Storm British Tanker minifig designed by Lando.

Model Statistics:

Designed by Mary Wilson
430 elements
1x custom minifig designed by Landon Reimer
Additional custom printed elements
Full-color printed building instructions
1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years building experience recommended)