Panzer II Luchs Up Close – Rare German Recon Tank at The Tank Museum

Описание: An up-close look at the Panzer II Ausf L “Luchs” (Lynx), the final version of the Panzer II built as a fast reconnaissance vehicle rather than a true tank. With a top speed of 60 km/h, thicker armour, and improved suspension, it was designed for scouting ahead of German forces. Only 100 were built out of 800 planned, and it served with just two companies during WW2.

🔍 Specifications:
Crew: 4
Weight: 13 tonnes
Top speed: 60 km/h (37.2 mph)
Main armament: 1 × 20mm KwK 38 gun, 1 × 7.92mm MG34 machine gun
Armour: 30 mm
Engine: (not specified here)
Service: 1944–1945
Number built: 100

A rare and fascinating vehicle, showing how the Germans tried to combine speed, protection, and reconnaissance in one machine.

🎥 Filmed at The Tank Museum, where history comes alive.
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