Scout car
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A scout car is a of military armored reconnaissance vehicle
, capable of off-road mobility and often carrying mounted weapons such as machine gun
s for offensive capabilities and crew protection. They often only carry an operational crew aboard, which differentiates them from wheeled armored personnel carriers (APCs) and Infantry Mobility Vehicle
s (IMVs), but early scout cars, such as the open-topped US M3 Scout Car
could carry a crew of seven. The term is often used synonymously with the more general term armored car, which also includes armored civilian vehicles. They are also differentiated by being designed and built for purpose, as opposed to improved technicals which might serve in the same role.
or the purpose-built Daimler Dingo
. In comparison to British armoured cars they carried no more armament than a single light machine gun and where generally turretless. Their duties were fast reconnaissance and liaison work.
The Dingo remained in use until replaced by the Ferret, also by Daimler, in the 1950s.
Reconnaissance vehicle
A reconnaissance vehicle, also known as a scout vehicle, is a military vehicle used for forward reconnaissance.- Design :Smaller caliber weapons help reduce the vehicle's profile and noise signatures...
, capable of off-road mobility and often carrying mounted weapons such as machine gun
Machine gun
A machine gun is a fully automatic mounted or portable firearm, usually designed to fire rounds in quick succession from an ammunition belt or large-capacity magazine, typically at a rate of several hundred rounds per minute....
s for offensive capabilities and crew protection. They often only carry an operational crew aboard, which differentiates them from wheeled armored personnel carriers (APCs) and Infantry Mobility Vehicle
Infantry mobility vehicle
An infantry mobility vehicle is a wheeled armored personnel carrier serving as a military patrol, reconnaissance or security vehicle. Examples include the ATF Dingo, AMZ Dzik, AMZ Tur, Mungo ESK, and Bushmaster IMV...
s (IMVs), but early scout cars, such as the open-topped US M3 Scout Car
M3 Scout Car
The M3 Scout Car was an armored car in U.S. service during World War II. It was also known as the White Scout Car, after its manufacturer, the White Motor Company. It was used in various roles including patrol, scouting, command vehicle, ambulance and gun tractor.-History:Design of the vehicle...
could carry a crew of seven. The term is often used synonymously with the more general term armored car, which also includes armored civilian vehicles. They are also differentiated by being designed and built for purpose, as opposed to improved technicals which might serve in the same role.
History
The British developed a number of Scout cars by adding armoured bodies to existing chassis - such as the Humber Light Reconnaissance CarHumber Light Reconnaissance Car
The Humber Light Reconnaissance Car, also known as Humberette or Ironside, was a British armoured car produced during the Second World War....
or the purpose-built Daimler Dingo
Daimler Dingo
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. In comparison to British armoured cars they carried no more armament than a single light machine gun and where generally turretless. Their duties were fast reconnaissance and liaison work.
The Dingo remained in use until replaced by the Ferret, also by Daimler, in the 1950s.
External links
- M3A1 Scout Car
- BRDM-1 USSR
- BRDM-1 USSR