The Luchs 8x8 Reconnaissance Vehicle provides the German Army with an all-terrain amphibious reconnaissance vehicle. Amphibious capability is provided through two propellers located in the rear of the hull. Power-assisted steering allows the driver to turn all eight wheels. Original Luchs vehicles were equipped with standard Infra-red night vision for all crew members. Later models were adapted to use thermal imaging night vision instead. The turret is fully powered, has full 360 degree rotation and can be operated manually in the event that the powered system malfunctions or is destroyed. Elevation and depression of the barrel is +69/-15 respectively. The Luchs 8x8 reconnaissance vehicles are now being replaced by the Fennek 4x4 reconnaissance vehicles for frontline service in the German Army.
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1975
Designation:Rhienmetall Landsysteme Luchs Classification Type:8x8 Reconnaissance Vehicle Contractor:Rhienmetall Landsysteme GmbH, Kassel, Germany Country of Origin: Germany Number Built: Not Available
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