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Scorpion Mine Protected 81mm Mortar Carrier
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Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Rhodesia/Zimbabwe |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1979? |
| Manufactured by: | Automotive Components: Mercedes-Benz; Armor & Fabrication: Kew Engineering, Ltd. & Kabot Brothers |
| Crew: | 2+4 |
| Armament: | Main: (1) L1A1 81mm Mortar; Secondary: (1) 7.62mm Machine Gun |
| Engine: | 6-Cylinder Turbo-Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The Scorpion Mine Protected 81mm Mortar Carrier was developed to provide Rhodesian weapon crews with more mobility so as to be better able to avoid counter-battery fire. The Scorpion used the strengthened chassis and automotive components from the Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG 416 4x4 truck. However, it was fitted wiih a custom armored body and rear tray to protect the weapon and crew. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
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Scorpion Mine Protected 81mm Mortar Carrier Photos |
John Wynne Hopkins |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| "Mine Protected Scorpion 81mm Mortar Carrier" (Rhodesian War Games Blog) | John Wynne Hopkins |
| "Operation Miracle Sept/Oct 1979" (Rhodesian War Games Blog) | John Wynne Hopkins |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Fighting Vehicles and Weapons of Rhodesia: 1965-80 (P&P Publishing) | Peter G. Locke & Peter DF Cooke |
| Taming the Landmine (Galago Publishing, Ltd.) | Peter Stiff |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
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Model Photos
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