SpPz Luchs A1 replaced original infrared/white light night vision system with thermal observation and gunnery system starting in 1986. In Heeresstruktur 4, the divisional Panzeraufklärungsbataillon had a 4th mixed tank reconnaissance company with a light scouting platoon with 8 Luchs along with the peace time control of three brigade scout platoons Brigadespähzug equipped with 8 Luchs.
Overview[]
European Escalation[]
Improved Stabilizer, Optics and Autocannon Accuracy compared with SpPz Luchs.
Weapons[]
European Escalation[]
Weapons
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 Airplanes = N/A m
Ground = 875 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
Accuracy
5
6
AP Power
1
0
HE Power
1
1
Rate of fire
300 r/min
1090 r/min
AirLand Battle[]
Weapons
Type
Autocannon
MMG
No Weapon
Name
Rh 202
MG3
Caliber
20mm KE AoE
7.62mm
Ammo
x 640
x 2000
Range
Ground = 1575 m Helicopters = 1575 m Airplanes = N/A m
Ground = 875 m Helicopters = 525 m Airplanes = N/A m
Accuracy
5
6
AP Power
2
N/A
HE Power
1
.5
Suppression
46
55
Rate of fire
300 r/min
1090 r/min
Red Dragon[]
Weapons
Type
Autocannon
MMG
No Weapon
Name
RH 202
MG3
Caliber
20mm [KE], [AoE]
7.62mm
Ammo
x 630
x 1000
Range
Ground = 1575 m Helicopters = 1575 m Airplanes = N/A m
Ground = 875 m Helicopters = 525 m Airplanes = N/A m