Another contact that went to Europe - can't blame them.
Ukraine opts for Rheinmetall's Lynx
For the Lynx, Rheinmetall has taken the knowledge gained from the German Puma program and the international Boxer program to develop a modern and, above all, modular infantry fighting vehicle. Beyond the restrictions imposed by national customers, such as transportability in an A400M, this resulted in a modern vehicle that is currently becoming the new standard in Europe.
A special feature of the Lynx is the actual modular design. As with the Boxer, there is a driving module and a mission module, the latter of which can be replaced within a short time by crane. This not only simplifies role reversal, but also the integration of new skills. In addition, there is interchangeability between nations.
So if Hungary integrates the Skyranger air defense system for its Lynx, then this can later be used by other nations such as Ukraine. Italy has also opted for the Rheinmetall infantry fighting vehicle and wants to introduce it in the variants Heavy Reconnaissance with 120mm, Air Defense with Skyranger, Electronic Warfare with Jammer, 120mm Mortar and Anti-Tank with Spike, among others. All modules that would later also be available to Ukraine. In addition, the Lynx is still in the running for the US XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Program (formerly OMFV). The winning system is intended to replace the Bradley infantry fighting vehicles of the American armed forces, which would add significantly more usable mission modules.
The Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle was presented for the first time at Eurosatory 2018 and offers space for three crew members and a dismounted strength of up to nine soldiers. The maximum weight is 50 tonnes, it is powered by a 1,140 hp engine and reaches a top speed of around 70 km/h.