Luchs 2 vs M8 Greyhound
Overview
The Luchs 2 and the M8 Greyhound are both Light Armoured Vehicles.
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.
| 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 |
| American light armored vehicle, six-wheeled design, used for scouting and screening during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 19.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.74 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.98 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.84 m ◉ |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 7.7 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.01 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.26 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.54 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M6 37mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun |
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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.
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.