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Luchs 2 vs Wiesel

Luchs 2 vs Wiesel at a glance — weight 19,500 vs 2,750 kg, top speed 90 vs 70 km/h, range 800 vs 200 km, crew 4 vs —.

Luchs 2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Luchs 2
Wiesel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Wiesel
Specifications
Luchs 2 Wiesel
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Armoured weapons carrier
Manufacturer Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH Rheinmetall
Number produced 408 units 491 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 19.5 tons 2.8 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 800 km 200 km
Length 7.74 m 3.55 m
Width 2.98 m 1.82 m
Height 2.84 m 1.82 m
Crew 4 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant)
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Armament & Powertrain
Luchs 2 Wiesel
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret)
Secondary weapon 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missiles (Wiesel 1 TOW)
Engine Diesel Engine with 435 hp Audi 2.1 L diesel, 64 kW (86 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Luchs 2 or Wiesel?
The Luchs 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Wiesel's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Luchs 2 or Wiesel?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the Wiesel's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Luchs 2 or Wiesel?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the Wiesel's 2.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Luchs 2 or Wiesel?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the Wiesel's 3.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Luchs 2 and Wiesel require?
The Luchs 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Wiesel's 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Luchs 2 or Wiesel?
The Wiesel has been produced in greater numbers with 491 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the Luchs 2 and Wiesel?
The Luchs 2 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun while the Wiesel carries 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret) as its main armament.