Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the recon vehicles category.
01 / Overview
S1 Scout Car
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECON VEHICLES · WORLD WAR II
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1942
- Combat Weight4 t
- Crew5
- Vehicle Classarmoured car
- In ServiceNo
◈Armament7MOD.7
- Main Armament1 .50 Browning M2HB machine gun
- Main Gun Calibre12.7 mm
- Gun Typemachine gun
- Secondary Armament2 .30 Browning M1917A1
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationNo
- Stabilized GunNo
▣Protection11MOD.11
- Armour Typearmoured hull
- Hull Front (RHA equiv.)6 mm
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
- V-Shaped HullNo
- Spall LinerNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesNo
- Fire SuppressionNo
◇Mobility5MOD.5
- Engine TypeFord V8
- Engine Power95 hp
- Power-to-Weight23.7 hp
- Suspension4x2 or 4x4, leaf spring
- AmphibiousNo
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length4.4 m
- Width1.9 m
- Height1.8 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Production40
- Production Start1,942 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production started
84
years in service
40
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
S1 Scout CarSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 |  United States | 40 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECON VEHICLES RANKING Recon Vehicles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
89RECON VEHICLES16WORLD WAR II · RECON VEHICLES33AUSTRALIA · ALL WEAPONS3PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECON VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theRecon Vehiclescategory.
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