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General Dynamics Ajax vs Luchs 2

General Dynamics Ajax vs Luchs 2 at a glance β€” weight 38,000 vs 19,500 kg, top speed 70 vs 90 km/h, range 500 vs 800 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) vs 4.

Specifications
General Dynamics Ajax Luchs 2
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer General Dynamics UK Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH
Number produced 100 units 408 units
Estimated unit price $13 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 19.5 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 500 km 800 km
Length 7.62 m 7.74 m
Width 3.35 m 2.98 m
Height 3.00 m 2.84 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
General Dynamics Ajax Luchs 2
Main armament 40mm CT cannon 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun
Secondary weapon 7.62mm machine gun 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine MTU V8 diesel, 800 hp Diesel Engine with 435 hp
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Largest operators Β· in service
Former operators Β· 408 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the General Dynamics Ajax or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the General Dynamics Ajax or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the General Dynamics Ajax or Luchs 2?
The General Dynamics Ajax is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Luchs 2's 19.5 tons.
Which is larger, the General Dynamics Ajax or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 7.62 meters.
How many crew members do the General Dynamics Ajax and Luchs 2 require?
The Luchs 2 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the General Dynamics Ajax.
Which is more expensive, the General Dynamics Ajax or Luchs 2?
The General Dynamics Ajax is more expensive at approximately $13.0 million per unit compared to the Luchs 2 at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the General Dynamics Ajax or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 100 units of the General Dynamics Ajax.
What are the main armaments of the General Dynamics Ajax and Luchs 2?
The General Dynamics Ajax is armed with 40mm CT cannon while the Luchs 2 carries 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun as its main armament.