scout car
Light reconnaissance vehicle
A scout car is a lightly armored military vehicle used for reconnaissance missions.
Faster and more maneuverable than tanks, scout cars carry small crews to gather intelligence about enemy positions and terrain ahead of main forces.
The term saw heavy use in World War II but has largely given way to newer designations like reconnaissance vehicle.
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- recon missionSurveillance sortie for intelligence
- armoredProtected by metal covering
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- militaryArmed forces collectively
jeep · dirt road · surveillance · forward observer · advance · terrain · radio · radio communication · binoculars · cavalry · infantry · wheels · dusty · outpost · no man's land · perimeter · messenger · lookout
military vehicle role/function
scout carmain battle tank
Primary armored fighting vehicle
tank · heavy tank · assault gun · siege weapon · battleship