FV107 Scimitar – Fotografie a videa

Tá FV107 Scimitar je obrněné průzkumné vozidlo (někdy klasifikované jako lehký tank) používané britskou armádou. Byl vyroben firmou Alvis v Coventry. Je velmi podobný FV101 Scorpion, ale místo 76mm děla je namontována vysokorychlostní kanón L21 RARDEN s vysokou rychlostí. Byl vydán obrněným plukům Royal Armoured Corps v průzkumné roli. Každý pluk měl původně blízkou průzkumnou letku pěti vojáků, z nichž každá obsahovala osm FV107 Scimitarů.

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Tá FV107 Scimitar is a light armoured reconnaissance vehicle used by the British Army and the Royal Air Force Regiment. It was developed in the 1960s as a variant of the FV101 Scorpion, with a 30 mm RARDEN cannon instead of a 76 mm gun. The Scimitar has a crew of three: a driver, a commander and a gunner. It can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h on roads and 50 km/h cross-country. It has an operational range of 450 km and can be transported by air.
The Scimitar is designed to provide fire support and reconnaissance for armoured and infantry units. It has a low profile and high mobility, making it suitable for operating in various terrains and environments. The Scimitar is equipped with a thermal imaging system, a laser rangefinder and a smoke grenade launcher for self-defence. The Scimitar can also mount additional equipment such as a bulldozer blade, a mine plough or an explosive reactive armour kit.
The Scimitar has been in service since 1971 and has seen action in various conflicts such as the Falklands War, the Gulf War, the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan. The Scimitar is due to be replaced by the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle as part of the Future Rapid Effect System programme.