As part of the UK MoD's
CVR(T)
rationalisation programme both the tracked Scorpion
with its 76mm gun and the wheeled Fox with its 30mm Rarden Cannon were
withdrawn from service and a hybrid vehicle - Sabre was produced.
Essentially Sabre consists of the older Scorpion (light tank) chassis
fitted with the turret of a wheeled Fox reconnaissance vehicle. We
believe that about 136 Sabre vehicles are in service and the vehicle
is in service with the Reconnaissance Platoons of Armoured and
Mechanised Infantry Battalions. The vehicle has a similar profile to
that of Scimitar but with the turret roof slightly lower and a
co-axial chain gun instead of the GPMG.
Modifications carries out by 34 Base Workshops in Donnington include redesigned smoke grenade
dischargers, replacement of the 7.62 MG with a 7.62mm Chain Gun, new
light clusters and additional side bins. Domed hatches have also improved
headroom for both commander and gunner.
|
Sabre Specifications |
| 136
in service |
| Crew |
3
|
| Weight |
8.13 tonnes
|
| Length |
4.7m
|
|
Width |
2.24m
|
|
Height |
2.17m
|
| Armament |
1 x 30mm
L 21 Rarden Cannon
1 x
7.62 chain gun
|
|
Engine |
Cummins BTA 5.9 diesel |
|
Maximum Speed |
80kph |
|
Ammunition |
160 x 30 mm APEP
and HE plus 3,000 x 7.62 mm rounds |
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