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Luchs |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Luchs |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Rheinmetall |
| Status |
Production complete. In service with Germany. |
| Production Period |
1975-1978 |
Production Quantity |
408 |
| Type |
Armored Car |
Crew |
4 |
| Length, overall |
7.7m |
Length, hull |
7.7m |
| Width, overall |
3.0m |
Height, overall |
2.9m |
| Combat Weight |
20000kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
20mm MK20 Rh202 gun |
Ammunition Carried |
375x20mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+69/-15 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm MG3 MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
100x7.62mm |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
DB OM403A V10 multifuel, turbocharged |
Transmission |
ZF 4 PW 95 H 1 (4-speed) |
| Horsepower |
390hp at 2500hp (1) |
Suspension |
n/a |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
20hp/t |
Configuration |
8x8 |
| Speed, on road |
90km/h (2) |
Wheelbase, overall |
5.2m |
| Fuel Capacity |
500 l |
Tires |
14.00Rx20 |
| Range, on road |
730km |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Gradient |
60% |
| Turning Radius |
5.8m |
Side Slope |
30% |
| Ground Clearance |
0.44m |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.6m |
| Angle of Approach |
53 |
Trench Crossing |
1.9m |
| Angle of Departure |
66 |
Fording |
amphibious |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2 x 4 76mm smoke grenade dischargers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
n/a |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
(1) With diesel fuel or 320hp at 2500rpm with gasoline.
(2) Maximum 10km/h on water. |
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