Frag Out! Magazine
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cannon, currently available in 30mm and 35mm calibers. This enables Lynx to engage targets effectively, efficiently and with great precision at ranges of 3,000 meters – even when the vehicle is on the move. Moreover, the Lance turret can be additionally equipped with a va- riety of anti-tank guided missiles. Other effector options include remotely operated weapon sta- tions, electronic countermeasures and others. Lynx's superb mobility, even in tough terrain, makes the platform stand out. Lynx features the latest drive technology, including an 850 kW (1140 HP) Liebherr engine and a tried-and tested Renk transmission system. Lynx has the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class. Its flexible running gear keeps Lynx firmly on track in every mission configuration and protection level. Lynx around the world Lynx has a proven track record for air transport in the Antonov An-124 and C-17 aircraft. Only a few weeks after premiering at Eurosatory in Paris, Lynx was airlifted for the first on an inter- continental flight. Rheinmetall displayed Lynx KF41 IFV at Land Forces Conference in Adela- ide, South Australia in August 2018, affirming its status as a serious contender in Australia's Land 400 Phase 3 project. The Australian Army intends to procure up to 400 medium-weight tracked armored fighting vehicles in nine roles. In February of this year, Rheinmetall success- fully submitted its proposal for Land 400 Phase 3. Following Land Forces Conference, Lynx KF41 was flown directly into Ostrava in the Czech Republic, where it was on show at the NATO Days event in September 2018, underscoring Rheinmetall's pursuit of the BMP-2 replacement www.fragoutmag.com