M56 SCORPION
GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE 90MM
VARIANTS OF THE SERIES
M56
- 90mm armed tank destroyer.
M56 [Recoiless Rifle]
- 106mm recoilless rifle fitted in place of 90mm.
M56 [M45 Quad]
- Fitted with four .50 calibre mgs in 1955.
M56 Personnel Carrier
- Armoured Personnel Carrier variant.
QM-56
aka Mobile Land Target - Gunless version used to tow targets on ranges.
Scorpion
- Generic name for series.
Scorpion Dart
- Fitted with Dart ATGM launcher.
Scorpion Mortar Carrier
- Fitted with 81mm or 4.2" mortar.
SPAT
- Initial project designation.
T101 [Preseries]
- Preseries test vehicles.
T101 [Prototype]
- Prototype based on M76 tractor chassis.
T101 [GM Turbine]
- Modified in 1958 for Turbine engine.
Civilianised Versions
Spain
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Vietnam
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