Frag Out! Magazine
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gned to achieve maximum lethality, survivabili- ty, mobility and versatility on the battlefield. An array of powerful weaponry, state of-the-art for- ce protection technology and all-terrain agility contributes to this tracked platform's battlefield superiority. The versatility of Lynx lends itself to military operations of every kind – from low in- tensity and peacekeeping missions all the way to high-intensity combat. The IFV variant of Lynx KF41 (KF stands for 'Kettenfahrzeug', German for tracked vehicle) was first unveiled to the public at Eurosatory 2018 in Paris, France. Weighing in at 40 tons, the vehicle boasts variable, high payload capa- city and best-in-class interior volume, enough to carry a three-man crew plus a group of up to nine dismounts, if required. Thanks to its modular architecture, Lynx can be quickly and easily configured for different roles. Besides the IFV role, a number of other variants are available as well; including command and control, reconnaissance, combat engineering, repair and recovery variants as well as a field ambulance – and this by no means exhausts the list. It takes only a handful of individuals and a few hours to change a mission module, as effectively demonstrated on the Rheinmetall show stand at Eurosatory 2018.The main arma- ment of the Lance turret fitted on the IFV variant is a fully stabilized, airburst-capable automatic VEHICLES