Landsverk Pansarbil Lynx

History

Armored vehicles as combat vehicles became a key component of the army's preparations for World War II (1939-1945). They are typically lightweight designs with good maneuverability and inherent off-road capability, allowing ground commanders to collect data on enemy forces and the location of ground forces.

In addition, these cars can also take on second-line local security, escort and battlefield roles as needed (and when).

To meet the needs of the Danish Army, the Swedish company AB Landsverk began developing the "Lynx" armored vehicle in 1937, when the Army already had such designs on the market. The resulting design is a long car with large street wheels at the extreme corners of the frame. Armor protection is minimal to keep the car light, but the interior is roomy enough for six employees.

The engine is a 140 hp Scania Vabis petrol engine that has been placed in the center of the hull to allow room for control positions fore and aft of the hull for increased maneuverability and tactical flexibility. So in both cases, one driver was in the front row and the other was in the back with a machine gunner next to him.

Armor protection reaches 13 mm.

A two-man turret was placed above the center to accommodate the vehicle commander and gunner. The turret is equipped with a 20mm Madsen automatic cannon, and if required the entire vehicle can support up to three machine guns to protect the vehicle - one facing forward, the other rearward, the last mount being a closed, coaxial mount on the front turret Front (next to the main barrel).

The car can reach speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour and has a range of up to 200 kilometers. The vehicle is suspended on two axles for usable off-road quality. Because it has steering capabilities on both the front and rear, both axles can be steered by the crew.

Another notable feature is that the craft can reach the same speed forward and backward, providing an inherent tactical advantage if the craft needs to leave quickly in the face of danger.

Dimensions include 5.1m long, 2.28m wide and 2.2m high. The weight is 7.8 tons.

Before the official start of World War II in September 1939, Denmark received only three of the 18 Lynx cars ordered (these were in April 1938). Denmark was then occupied in 1940, and soon after by the Germans. If the war spread beyond their borders, the remaining stocks were taken over by the Swedish army for local defense (as "Pansarbil m/39" with 40mm Bofors as the main weapon).

To add to the existing number of Pansarbils, an additional 30 were ordered, bringing total production to 48 by the end of the year - this additional batch was produced by the Volvo factory in 1940, hence the name "Pansarbil m/40".

The Pansarbil Lynx vehicles survived the war years (no combat under the Swedish flag) and 13 were shipped to the Dominican Republic in 1956, where they ended their days. These were used in the 1965 Dominican Civil War.

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