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Commando Scout
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Recon Vehicles · United States · 1982
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Commando Scout
Commando Scout Photo: Bye for now · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Reconnaissance Sensors
60
Mobility
75
Stealth / Signature
50
Speed
70
Firepower
65
Protection
55
Operational Range
60
Communications
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, Cadillac
CategoryRecon Vehicles
EraCold War
In service1982–1987
Operators3 countries
Quantity140
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
61
Recon Vehicles MASS Rating
6/20
Cold War
24/229
All-Time
Recon Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Reconnaissance Sensors
60
Mobility
75
Stealth / Signature
50
Speed
70
Firepower
65
Protection
55
Operational Range
60
Communications
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the recon vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Commando Scout
Prime contractor
Production
1982–1987
Quantity
140
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECON VEHICLES · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
recon vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the recon vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1982
  • Combat Weight7.24 t
  • Crew2
  • Vehicle ClassScout car
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Armament1 × 20 mm autocannon, 1 × 12.7 mm or 7.62 mm machine gun;; 1 × 12.7 mm machine gun, 1 × 40 mm grenade launcher;; 1 × BGM
  • Main Gun Calibre20 mm
  • Gun Type20 mm autocannon
  • ATGM CapableYes
▣Protection4MOD.4
◇Mobility9MOD.9
  • Engine TypeV6 turbocharged diesel engine
  • Engine Power155 hp
  • Power-to-Weight20.58 hp
  • TransmissionAllison 4-speed automatic
  • SuspensionWheeled 4x4, Trailing arm
  • Max Road Speed88 km/h
  • Operational Range846 km
  • Fuel Capacity378 L
  • AmphibiousNo
◆Electronics & Optics1MOD.1
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length5.003 m
  • Width2.057 m
  • Height2.159 m
  • Ground Clearance0.29 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production140
  • Production Start1,977 year
  • Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1982Production started
  2. 1983Sale: Indonesia (28 units)
  3. 1987Production ended
44
years in service
5
years in production
140
units produced
3
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 140units
140active
Commando ScoutSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1983Indonesia28——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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