Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)
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SYSTEM | LYNX KF 31 | LYNX KF 41 |
Weighing up to 38 tonnes, Lynx KF31 can seat 3+6 soldiers | ||
Lynx KF41 is slightly larger and can carry 3+8 soldiers | ||
Crew | 3 | 3 |
dismounts | 6 | 8 |
Length | 7.2 | 7.7 |
Width | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Height | 3.3m | 3.3m |
Combat Weight | 38,000 kilogram (83,774 pound) | 44,000 kilogram (97,002 pound) |
MLC/GVM: | 42 at 38 tonne | 49 at 44 tonnes |
Engine Power | 563kW (750hp) | 800kW (1,050hp) 1,140 hp (850 kW) |
Rolling Rubber Wheels | 6 | 6 |
Max Speed: | 65km/h | 70km/h |
Powerpack Design | Front engine, rear cooling, rear exhaust system | |
Percent Gradient | 60 % | |
Side Slope | 30 % | |
Ditch Crossing Ability | 2.50 meter (98 inch) | |
Fording Depth | 1.50 meter (59 inch) | |
Step Climbing Ability | 1 meter (39.4 inch) | |
Running Gear | Segmented rubber band or lightweight steel tracks; torsion bar based suspension system with swing arms and dampers | |
Protection | Ballistic, mine, IED and bomblet protection, ADS, combined NBC and air-conditioning system, blast attenuating seats, optional Rheinmetall ADS | |
Main Armament (IFV variants) | Lance manned/unmanned turret fitted with 30 or 35mm cannon, 200rds/minute rate-of-fire; 45º/-10º elevation/depression | |
Main Gun Max Range | 3,000 meter | |
Secondary Armament | 7.62mm co-axial; remotely-controlled weapon system, ATGM | |
Sighting Systems | 360° independent digital commander’s sight (SEOSS-P) and digital gunner’s sight (SEOSS-S) | |
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