Initially, the engine was the Jaguar J60 4.2-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine, the same as used by several Jaguar cars. The FV107 Scimitar is one of the CVR(T) series of vehicles. Each Main Battle Tank Regiment also employed eight Scimitars in the close reconnaissance role. Each regiment originally had a close reconnaissance squadron of five troops, each containing eight FV107 Scimitars. It was issued to Royal Armoured Corps armoured regiments in the reconnaissance role. It is very similar to the FV101 Scorpion, but mounts a high-velocity 30 mm L21 RARDEN cannon instead of a 76 mm gun. It was manufactured by Alvis in Coventry. The FV107 Scimitar is an armoured tracked military reconnaissance vehicle (sometimes classed as a light tank) formerly used by the British Army, until it was retired from active service in April 2023.
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