Fennek vs Luchs 2
| German scout car, with 632 units built, entered service in 2003 for reconnaissance duties. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Scout car |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 million |
| German reconnaissance vehicle, 408 units built, features eight-wheel drive for all-terrain mobility. | |
| 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 | 10.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 115 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 860 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp) |
| Main armament | HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Rheinmetall MG3 |
| 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 Fennek or Luchs 2?
The Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the Luchs 2's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Fennek or Luchs 2?
The Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the Luchs 2's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Fennek or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Fennek or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Fennek and Luchs 2 require?
The Luchs 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fennek or Luchs 2?
The Fennek has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the Fennek and Luchs 2?
The Fennek is armed with HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon while the Luchs 2 carries 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun as its main armament.