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Luchs 2 vs M8 Greyhound

Luchs 2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Luchs 2
M8 Greyhound light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M8 Greyhound
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Specifications
Luchs 2 M8 Greyhound
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH Ford
Number produced 408 units 8,523 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 19.5 tons 7.7 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 800 km 480 km
Length 7.74 m 5.01 m
Width 2.98 m 2.26 m
Height 2.84 m 2.54 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Luchs 2 M8 Greyhound
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun 1 M6 37mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 435 hp Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp

Overview

The Luchs 2 and the M8 Greyhound are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH and Ford respectively.

At 19.5 tons, the Luchs 2 is 2.5x the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Luchs 2 vs 90 km/h for the M8 Greyhound. Operational range is 800 km for the Luchs 2 vs 480 km for the M8 Greyhound. The Luchs 2 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun, while the M8 Greyhound carries a 1 M6 37mm gun.

The Luchs 2 has been produced in 408 units vs 8,523 for the M8 Greyhound. The M8 Greyhound entered service 32 years before the Luchs 2 (1943 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Luchs 2 or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Luchs 2's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Luchs 2 or M8 Greyhound?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M8 Greyhound's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the Luchs 2 or M8 Greyhound?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Luchs 2 or M8 Greyhound?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the M8 Greyhound's 5.01 meters.
How many crew members do the Luchs 2 and M8 Greyhound require?
Both the Luchs 2 and M8 Greyhound require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Luchs 2 or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has been produced in greater numbers with 8,523 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the Luchs 2 and M8 Greyhound?
The Luchs 2 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun while the M8 Greyhound carries 1 M6 37mm gun as its main armament.