| GENERAL
DATA |
| Formal Designation |
Panzerkampfwagen II
Ausf. L (SdKfz 123), Luchs [Lynx] |
| Manufacturer(s) |
MAN |
| Production Quantity |
100+4 converted from VK1301 |
Production Period |
Sept. 1943-Jan. 1944 |
| Type |
Light/Recon Tank |
Crew |
4 |
| Length (m) |
4.63 |
Barrel Overhang (m) |
0 |
| Width (m) |
2.48 |
Height (m) |
2.21 |
| Combat Weight (kg) |
13000 |
Radio |
FuG12 and FuG Spr a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Primary Armament |
20mm KwK 38 L/55 |
Ammunition Carried |
330 |
| Traverse (degrees) |
Manual (360°) |
Elevation (degrees) |
-9° to +18° |
| Traverse speed (360°) |
- |
Sight |
n.a. |
| Secondary Armament |
1 x 7.92mm MG34 |
Ammunition Carried |
2250 |
| MOBILITY
CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine Make & Model |
Maybach HL66P |
Track Links |
96/track |
| Type & Displacement |
L6, 6.75 liters |
Track Width |
36cm |
| Horsepower (max.) |
180hp@3200rpm |
Track Ground Contact |
220cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
13.8 hp/t |
Ground Pressure |
10.7 psi |
| Gearbox |
6 forward, 1 reverse |
Ground Clearance (m) |
0.34 |
| Fuel |
Gasoline (Petrol) |
Turning Radius (m) |
n.a. |
| Range on/off road (km) |
250/150 |
Gradient (degrees) |
30° |
| Mileage (liters/100km) |
95 on/236 off road |
Vertical Obstacle (m) |
n.a. |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) |
290 |
Fording (m) |
1.32 |
| Speed on/off road |
60 km/h |
Trench Crossing (m) |
n.a. |
| ARMOR
PROTECTION |
| Armor Detail |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull |
30mm@68° |
20mm@90° |
20mm@62° |
10mm@0° |
| Superstructure |
30mm@80° |
20mm@90° |
20mm@62° |
10mm@0-4° |
| Turret |
30mm@80° |
20mm@69° |
20mm@69° |
12mm@0-11° |
| Mantlet |
30mm@round |
- |
- |
- |
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