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The FV101 Scorpion is a British armoured reconnaissance vehicle. It was the lead vehicle and the fire support type in the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) family of armoured vehicles. Manufactured by Alvis, it was introduced into service with the British Army in 1973. More than 3,000 were produced and used as a reconnaissance vehicle or a light tank. It holds the Guinness world record for the fastest production tank; recorded doing 82.23 km/h (51.10 mph) at the QinetiQ vehicle test track, Chertsey, Surrey, on 26 March 2002.

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  • Tosan tank (Iranian light tank developed from the FV101)
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