Rheinmetall Lynx stalks Czech Army
Rheinmetall has put forward its Lynx armoured vehicle for the Czech Army’s infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) replacement programme, the company announced on 17 April.
The army has plans to procure over 200 medium-weight fighting vehicles as it looks to replace its Soviet-era platforms, including the BMP-2.
Lynx features the Lance turret system, the main armament of which is an airburst-capable automatic cannon available in 30mm and 35mm versions. The cannon allows Lynx to engage targets at ranges of up to 3,000 metres, even while on the move.
The vehicle can be fitted with various antitank guided missiles such as the EuroSPIKE. Other effector options include advanced electronic countermeasures and remotely controlled weapon stations.
The vehicle comes in two versions: KF31 and KF41. The KF41 weighs more than 40 tonnes and can carry three crew members and eight fully-equipped infantrymen. The Lynx KF31 weighs up to 38 tonnes and can seat three crew members and six fully-equipped troops. Both vehicles can be configured for missions including medevac operations, repair and recovery, reconnaissance and command and control.
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