| Name: | FV107 Scimitar | Egyptian Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Reconnaissance vehicle | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Origin: | United Kingdom | Egypt |
| Produced: | 1971 | 1995 |
| Unit cost: | - | 311,000 $ |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
FV107 Scimitar and Egyptian Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Specifications
| Main armament: | 30 mm L21 RARDEN cannon | 25 mm M242 Chain Gun, BGM-71 TOW II |
| Engine: | Cummins BTA 5.9 diesel 190 hp (142 kW) | Detroit Diesel 6V53TIA electronically controlled 400 hp |
| Speed: | 80.5 km/h (50 mph) | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
| Weight: | 7.8 tonnes | 17.7 tonnes |
| Crew: | 3 | 3 (+7 passengers) |
Speed
Dimensions
| Length: | 4.9 m | 5.26 m |
| Width: | 2.2 m | 2.82 m |
| Height: | 2.1 m | 2.5 m |
Images
FV107 Scimitar