Available to NATO forces, the Spähpanzer Luchs (German: Lynx) is a West German 8x8 amphibious reconnaissance armored recon vehicle which introduced in Wargame: European Escalation.
History[]
Spähpanzer Luchs serviced the Bundswehr since 1976, who used a total of 408 in their battalions. It was developed by Daimler-Benz between 1968 and 1975, replacing the M41 and the Schützenpanzer SPz 11-2 Kurz.
Divisional Panzeraufklärungsbataillon in Heeresstruktur 3 had two tank reconnaissance companies each having 2 light scouting platoons equipped with 8 Luchs. Heeresstruktur 4 organization of divisional Panzeraufklärungsbataillon had the 4th mixed tank reconnaissance company with a light scouting platoon with 8 Luchs along with the peace time control of three brigade scout platoon Brigadespähzug of 8 Luchs.
Overview[]
European Escalation[]
A fast unit, the SpPz Luchs is a good recon vehicle choice. It shares many characteristics with the French ERC 90 Sagaie in terms of mobility and recon abilities. Yet, with an armor rated 1/1/0/0, it is still lightly armored but better protected on its flanks.
- High speed. While slightly inferior to the ERC-90 Sagaie it is the second fastest vehicle of its category.
- Good Operational range with low fuel consumption.
- Side armour.
- Good optics.
Weapons[]
European Escalation[]
Weapons | ![]() |
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Type | Autocannon | MMG | No Weapon |
Name | Rh 202 | MG-3 | |
Caliber | 20mm | 7.62mm | |
Ammo | x 640 rounds | x 2000 rounds | |
Range | Ground = 1575 m Helicopters = N/A m ![]() |
Ground = 875 m Helicopters = N/A m ![]() |
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Accuracy | 3 | 6 | |
AP Power | 1 | 0 | |
HE Power | 1 | 1 | |
Rate of fire | 300 r/min | 1090 r/min |
AirLand Battle[]
Red Dragon[]
Gallery[]
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