JLTV vs Luchs 2
The JLTV and the Luchs 2 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH respectively. The JLTV weighs 10.2 tons vs 19.5 tons for the Luchs 2. Top speed is 110 km/h for the JLTV vs 90 km/h for the Luchs 2. Operational range is 480 km for the JLTV vs 800 km for the Luchs 2. The JLTV is armed with a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun, while the Luchs 2 carries a 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun. The JLTV has been produced in 20,000 units vs 408 for the Luchs 2.
| American light armoured vehicle, entering service in 2019, has reached 20,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle |
| Manufacturer | AM General |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 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 | 10.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner |
| Engine | 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) |
| Main armament | M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | M153 CROWS II remote weapon system |
| 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 JLTV or Luchs 2?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the Luchs 2's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and Luchs 2 require?
The Luchs 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JLTV or Luchs 2?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and Luchs 2?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the Luchs 2 carries 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun as its main armament.