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Luchs 2 vs VBL

Luchs 2 vs VBL at a glance — weight 19,500 vs 4,000 kg, top speed 90 vs 95 km/h, range 800 vs 600 km.

Luchs 2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Luchs 2
VBL light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 VBL
Specifications
Luchs 2 VBL
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH Panhard
Number produced 408 units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 19.5 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 800 km 600 km
Length 7.74 m -- m
Width 2.98 m -- m
Height 2.84 m -- m
Crew 4 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Luchs 2 VBL
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun --
Secondary weapon 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun --
Engine Diesel Engine with 435 hp 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Luchs 2 or VBL?
The VBL is faster with a maximum road speed of 95 km/h compared to the Luchs 2's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Luchs 2 or VBL?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the VBL's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Luchs 2 or VBL?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Luchs 2 or VBL?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the VBL's 0.00 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Luchs 2 or VBL?
The VBL has been produced in greater numbers with 2,600 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.