Scimitar is a fast and agile armoured vehicle with a primary role to gather information. The vehicles exceptionally low ground pressure and small size make it useful where the terrain is hostile and movement difficult. Scimitar carries a 30mm Rarden cannon for self-defence. It is used by reconnaissance regiments of the Royal Armoured Corps and ‘recce’ elements of the armoured infantry.

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Crew 3
Length 4.9m
Height 2.1m
Width 2.24m
Ground Clearance 0.35m
Combat weight 8,070kg
Main armament 1 x 30mm L21 Rarden cannon
Secondary armament Coaxial 7.62mm GPMG, Smoke grenades
Ammunition carried 160 rounds of 30mm, 3,000 rounds of 7.62mm
Engine Cummins B6 diesel
Maximum speed 80 kph