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AMX-10 RC vs Luchs 2

AMX-10 RC vs Luchs 2 at a glance — weight 17,200 vs 19,500 kg, top speed 85 vs 90 km/h, range 800 vs 800 km, crew 4 vs 4.

AMX-10 RC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-10 RC
Luchs 2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Luchs 2
Specifications
AMX-10 RC Luchs 2
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH
Number produced 464 units 408 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 17.2 tons 19.5 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 800 km 800 km
Length 9.15 m 7.74 m
Width 2.78 m 2.98 m
Height 2.56 m 2.84 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-10 RC Luchs 2
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) Diesel Engine with 435 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-10 RC or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the AMX-10 RC's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-10 RC's 17.2 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or Luchs 2?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the Luchs 2's 7.74 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and Luchs 2 require?
Both the AMX-10 RC and Luchs 2 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or Luchs 2?
The AMX-10 RC has been produced in greater numbers with 464 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and Luchs 2?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the Luchs 2 carries 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun as its main armament.