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Lynx KF41
A German export-focused tracked infantry fighting vehicle developed by Rheinmetall as a privately funded successor concept to the Marder and Puma, emphasizing modular armor, high troop capacity and a digital open architecture. Selected by Hungary as its next-generation IFV, with further export competitions ongoing.
In service since 2018 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
70
km/h
500
km range
24.4
hp/t
35
mm gun
44,000
kg
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
German export-licensed
BAFA licensing with strict end-use review; approvals can be politically constrained.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2018. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 70 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 500 km |
| Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility. | 24.4 hp/t |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 35 mm Wotan autocannon (Lance turret) |
|---|---|
| Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods. | 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun; Spike LR2 ATGM (optional) |
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 35 mm |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | Modular steel/composite with scalable add-on armor |
|---|---|
| Active protection Hard-kill APS (Trophy, Arena, Afganit) intercepts incoming projectiles before impact. | StrikeShield (optional) |
| NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments. | Yes |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 7.73 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 3.6 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 3.3 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 44,000 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 3 |
| Troop capacity Number of embarked troops/passengers (IFV, APC, transport). Higher carries more. | 8 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Liebherr V8 diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 1,073 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations. | Yes |
|---|
Munition
Round type, penetration, velocity and projectile data.
| Caliber Bore diameter the round is fired from. | 35 mm |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Rheinmetall and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41? +
The Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 has a maximum speed of 70 km/h.
What is the range of the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41? +
The Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 has a maximum range of 500 km.
How much does the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 weigh? +
The Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 has a combat weight of 44,000 kg.
How many crew does the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 require? +
The Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 requires a crew of 3.
What is the main armament of the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41? +
The Rheinmetall Lynx KF41's primary weapon is the 35 mm Wotan autocannon (Lance turret).
What engine does the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 use? +
The Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 is powered by the Liebherr V8 diesel.
What is the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 used for? +
The Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 is a ifv / apc typically used for infantry combat, anti armor.
How many countries operate the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41? +
The Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 is operated by 1 countries.
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