A Scorpion as Peacekeeper. (Digest).The S 2000 Scorpion scorpion, any arachnid of the order Scorpionida with a hollow poisonous stinger at the tip of the tail. Scorpions vary from about 1/2 in. to about 6 in. (1–15 cm) long; most are from 1 to 3 in. (2.5–7.6 cm) long. Peacekeeper is the newest version of the S 2000 from Repaircraft and comes highly suited for operations in `hot spots', with crew protection against 14.5 mm ammunition This article is largely based on the article in the out-of-copyright 11th edition of the Encyclopdia Britannica, which was produced in 1911. It should be brought up to date to reflect subsequent history or scholarship (including the references, if any). (one of the strongest concerns of peacekeeping forces peacekeeping force n → fuerza de pacificación peacekeeping force n → forces fpl qui assurent le maintien de la paix today). Weighing in at only 8250 kg, and with a 105 km/h sprint capability, the Peacekeeper can shoot, scoot scoot v. scoot·ed, scoot·ing, scoots v.intr. To go suddenly and speedily; hurry. v.tr. Upper Southern U.S. , chase and run with the battlefield's best. A 76 mm main gun helps the crew's intentions be known, and integrated night vision observation/sighting and computerised command and control systems help turn the Peacekeeper into a mobile force that can carry its weight during humanitarian operations. Repaircraft is providing its S 2000 Scorpion Peacekeeper fleet on a hire or lease basis. |
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