| FV101 Scorpion 90 | |
|---|---|
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| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
4 LT |
Nation: |
United Kingdom |
Dealer: |
Marat Shishkin |
Reputation: |
64,800 |
Cost: |
480,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
367 (383) |
DPM: |
2,936 (3,404) |
Penetration: |
198 (255) mm |
Hit Points: |
1,745 |
Hull F/S/R: |
35 / 25 / 12 |
Turret F/S/R: |
35 / 25 / 12 |
Max Speed: |
82.08 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
3.96 (3.76) s |
Hull Traverse: |
48.50 (49.10) deg/s |
Camouflage: |
35% |
Vision: |
430 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.15° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-10.0 / -6.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
40.00 deg/s |
The FV101 Scorpion 90 is a tier 4 Light Tank originating from the United Kingdom, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the FV101 Scorpion, and leads to the M551 Sheridan.
Features
- Invisible movement: motion does not reduce camouflage factor.
- Designated target: vehicle has the ability to designate targets that are within line of sight and vision range. Designated targets are called out and takes increased damage.
- HESH: can even penetrate armor with large hit angles.
Player Recommendations
The FV101 Scorpion 90 is a light tank with mobility typical of the class. Using its speed and mobility, it can flank to unload into the sides and rears of slower vehicles, with the caveat that its base accuracy does not allow for long range sniping. It is also an excellent counter for other flankers, as its high explosive squash head rounds wreak havoc on lightly armored targets.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Fast and maneuverable
- HESH rounds can cause devastating damage to lightly armored targets.
- Good camouflage and view range
Cons
- Minimal effective armor
- High Explosive rounds with inconsistent damage to armored enemies
- Frontally mounted engine
- Poor Accuracy
Upgrade Suggestions
Upgrading to the Improved Gunner Sight and 90mm CTS-90 Mk.3 APFSDS ammunition will increase freedom in choosing how to deal with more heavily armored targets. The Tb.3544 Diesel Engine will boost vehicle mobility. Upgrading the firepower of the vehicle even further with the 90mm CTS-90 Mk.2 HEAT rounds and the Improved Ready Rack increases effective damage output.
Retrofit Suggestions
- Advanced Muzzle Reference System
- Advanced Fire Control
- Augmented Optics
- Improved Gun Breech
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions
- Commander: Sabrina Washington, for improvements to camo rating, view range, and accuracy
- Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
- Gunner: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw
- Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells
Armor
| XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | ? mm (vs AP) ? mm (vs HEAT) |
Unknown | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
N/A | N/A | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
| A firepower upgrade to the standard FV101 design, the Scorpion 90 is well protected against small arms fire, and can frontally resist only light autocannon fire. | |||||||
Firepower
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90mm CTS-90 HESH | HE | Stock | 367 | 0m | 198mm | 0.17° | 703 m/s | 7.50s |
| 90mm CTS-90 Mk3 APFSDS | AP | 6,385 | 383 | 0m | 255mm | 0.15° | 1,345 m/s | 7.50s |
| 90mm CTS-90 Mk.2 HEAT | HEAT | 8,075 | 383 | 0m | 280mm | 0.16° | 865 m/s | 7.50s |
Mobility
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar K60 No.1 Mk. 100b Petrol Engine | Stock | Stock | 82.08km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 3.96s | {{{0-max}}} | 48.50deg/s | {{{firechance}}}
|
| Perkins T6.3544 Diesel Engine | 1,275 | 18,220 | 82.08km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 3.76s | {{{0-max}}} | 49.10deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| L8 Smoke Grenades | 3,065 | 43,730 | Provides a total of nine smoke deployments with a three-round magazine. Individual charges are on a three second cooldown, with a sixty second cooldown for the magazine. |
| Improved Gunner Sight | 4,470 | 63,770 | Increases accuracy by 10%. |
| Improved Ready Racks | 9,130 | 130,280 | Increases reload speed by 10%. |
History
Class: Light Tank
Developed: 1980s
Service: 1982+
Vehicles Built: cca 240
Operators: Malaysia, Venezuela, Nigeria and Indonesia
In the 1980s and early 1990s, the Scorpion was still in service of several countries but by this time it was growing increasingly obsolete. Instead of just phasing it out, these countries opted to have it upgraded with a 90mm CMI gun in a modified turret along with a complete refit of the original vehicle. This way, the Scorpion continues to serve in the 21st century.