Luchs 2 vs M8 Greyhound
Luchs 2 vs M8 Greyhound at a glance — weight 19,500 vs 7,680 kg, top speed 90 vs 90 km/h, range 800 vs 480 km, crew 4 vs 4.
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 |
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 |
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Which is faster, the Luchs 2 or M8 Greyhound?
Both the Luchs 2 and M8 Greyhound have a maximum road speed of 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.
