AMX-13 vs Luchs 2
The AMX-13 and the Luchs 2 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH respectively. The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 19.5 tons for the Luchs 2. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 90 km/h for the Luchs 2. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 800 km for the Luchs 2. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the Luchs 2 carries a 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun. The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 408 for the Luchs 2.
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| German reconnaissance vehicle, 408 units built, features eight-wheel drive for all-terrain mobility. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 14.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.36 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
| Combat weight | 19.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.74 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 435 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-13 or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and Luchs 2 require?
The Luchs 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or Luchs 2?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and Luchs 2?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the Luchs 2 carries 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun as its main armament.