FV107 Scimitar – fotod ja videod

2007 FV107 Scimitar on Briti armee kasutatav soomustatud luuresõiduk (mõnikord klassifitseeritud kergeks tankiks). Selle valmistas Alvis Coventrys. See on väga sarnane FV101 Skorpioniga, kuid paigaldab 76 mm püstoli asemel suure kiirusega 30 mm L21 RARDEN kahuri. See anti Kuningliku Soomuskorpuse soomuskorpuse soomusrügementidele luurerollis. Igal rügemendil oli algselt viiest sõdurist koosnev tihe luureeskadrill, millest igaüks sisaldas kaheksat FV107 Scimitarsit.

Allikas: FV107 Scimitari Vikipeedia

2007 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.
Scimitar on olnud teenistuses alates 1971. aastast ja on näinud tegevust erinevates konfliktides, nagu Falklandi sõda, Lahesõda, Iraagi sõda ja Afganistani sõda. Scimitar asendatakse Future Rapid Effect System programmi raames Ajaxi soomusmasinaga.