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DSA 2016: Scorpion can renew sting

19th April 2016 - 09:00 GMT | by Tim Fish in Kuala Lumpur

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Malaysia’s FV101 Scorpion light tank is being offered an upgrade by KSSB at the Defence Services Asia exhibition.

The company has undertaken a research and development effort on the light tank to improve its mobility and firepower. Malaysia bought 26 vehicles from UK manufacturer Alvis

A spokesperson from KSSB told Shephard that the programme started in late-2015 and was funded by the company itself in partnership with Thai manufacturer Chaiseri as a proof of concept.

According to KSSB, the original Perkins T63544 engine has been replaced by a 490kg Deutz TCD 2013 l4 4V engine 108/130mm stroke with four in-line

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Tim Fish is a special correspondent for Shephard Media. Formerly the editor of Land Warfare …

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