| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation | Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. L (SdKfz 123), Luchs [Lynx] | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | MAN | ||
| Production Quantity | 100+4 converted from VK1301 | Production Period | Sept. 1943-Jan. 1944 |
| Type | Light/Recon Tank | Crew | 4 |
| Length (m) | 4.63 | Barrel Overhang (m) | 0 |
| Width (m) | 2.48 | Height (m) | 2.21 |
| Combat Weight (kg) | 13000 | Radio | FuG12 and FuG Spr a |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 20mm KwK 38 L/55 | Ammunition Carried | 330 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Manual (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | -9° to +18° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | n.a. |
| Secondary Armament | 1 x 7.92mm MG34 | Ammunition Carried | 2250 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | Maybach HL66P | Track Links | 96/track |
| Type & Displacement | L6, 6.75 liters | Track Width | 36cm |
| Horsepower (max.) | 180hp @3200rpm | Track Ground Contact | 220cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 13.8 hp/t | Ground Pressure | 10.7 psi |
| Gearbox | 6 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance (m) | 0.34 |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius (m) | n.a. |
| Range on/off road (km) | 250/150 | Gradient (degrees) | 30° |
| Mileage (L/100km) | 95 on/236 off road | Vertical Obstacle (m) | n.a. |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) | 290 | Fording (m) | 1.32 |
| Speed on/off road | 60 km/h | Trench Crossing (m) | n.a. |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 30mm @68° | 20mm @90° | 20mm @62° | 10mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 30mm @80° | 20mm @90° | 20mm @62° | 10mm @0-4° |
| Turret | 30mm @80° | 20mm @69° | 20mm @69° | 12mm @0-11° |
| Mantlet | 30mm @round | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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Panzerspahwagen II (2cm) Luchs (Sd.Kfz. 123) by George R. Bradford
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| REFERENCES |
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| EGT, GT, AFVG |
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