Why The Lynx IFV Is Suddenly Everywhere

The Rheinmetall Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle has been popping up all over the place lately. The US is looking at it to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Hungary and Italy are buying hundreds and building the vehicles themselves, Germany is funding five for Ukraine, and even Canada may want to buy them.

So what makes the Lynx so attractive to so many different customers? We answer that question in this video by breaking down the gun, armor, systems, and modularity that Rheinmetal built into the platform.

00:00 - Intro
01:24 - What is Lynx
03:13 - Firepower
05:15 - Armor and survivability
07:45 - Mobility and power
08:45 - Sensors and networking
10:01 - Crew, dismounts, and role
11:13 - Lynx Variants
12:03 - Who wants the Lynx
13:45 - Lynx in the Army’s XM30
16:18 - Channel updates

Written by: Kyle Gunn
Edited by: Savvy

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