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  • @dougstubbs9637
    @dougstubbs9637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Tiger Mini Me, and just the right size for the Morning Commute.

    • @apocalypticsurvivor1881
      @apocalypticsurvivor1881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      There also is a version with a 5cm pak. It looks even more like a tiger

    • @ostlandr
      @ostlandr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Nothing says "Get out of my lane!" like a 20mm autocannon. ;-)

    • @pickeljarsforhillary102
      @pickeljarsforhillary102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      30mm with Gold rounds is the way to go.

    • @apocalypticsurvivor1881
      @apocalypticsurvivor1881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@pickeljarsforhillary102 is that a thing in world of tanks?

    • @bongfuhrer
      @bongfuhrer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@apocalypticsurvivor1881
      And soon to become a part of WarThunder..

  • @digitaIgorilla
    @digitaIgorilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    Love this little tank. Feisty and quick as a terrier.

    • @Jeremiah90526
      @Jeremiah90526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brandmotivo Playing it with the MK103 is fun. However, the MK103 is not the historical MK103, as the minimum size of the belt ever fielded for the MK 103 was 30 rounds. The closest we get to the one in the game is the MK 101, which is the earlier gun, fires the same 30x184mm round, however it was loaded a little hotter in the powder load, getting about 100m/s faster velocity (and more penetration due to this). Again, it is closer but the smallest box magazine for this gun was a 10 round box magazine, and later had a 30 round box magazine for it. Due to the box magazine, it would have been much quicker to reload (about half the time shown in game). The 101 also had about 100mm of penetration, so this is out. Basically, while the gun in the game is fun, it is massively nerfed compared to real life.

    • @tophermillman1991
      @tophermillman1991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a pretty cool looking mini Tiger wanna-be. I like it.

    • @AtrociousAK47
      @AtrociousAK47 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, loved this thing in world of tanks, painful to grind at first due to being very slow with the stock engine and having somewhat of a poor gun selection, but once you got the top engine and 5cm auto cannon it became quite the quick little bugger and still able to damage heavier tanks and some higher tier tanks (most tanks with auto cannons are basically useless against anything above their own tier unless facing spg's and similar open top, lightly armored vehicles, being only useful for spotting targets and keeping them tracked long enough for heavier allies to take them out). this thing was a tier 4 vehicle and used to see up to tier 9 battles (mix of very late war and early cold war tanks like the jagtiger, m46 patton, t-54, and conqueror) much like the m5 stuart and tier 5 chaffee, before scout matchmaking was removed and it was added to the regular mix of vehicles it's own tier and max of tier 7.

  • @stevemaenhout9996
    @stevemaenhout9996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Please never stop keeping the spirit of old tanks alive

  • @F4Wildcat
    @F4Wildcat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Now this is a great way to start 2021! My favorite german light tank!

    • @gusgone4527
      @gusgone4527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's the one that would still find a place on the relatively modern battlefield. A low budget FV107 Scimitar. The vector to get the "man with the radio" where he needs to be. With a good chance of getting out of there in one piece.

    • @kdog3908
      @kdog3908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sadly, its successor, the VK 1602 Leopard never made it past the prototype stage. I too like the Luchs very much but I think the Leopard would've taken first place in my heart if it had gone into production.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VK_1602_Leopard

    • @LankyAssMofka
      @LankyAssMofka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gusgone4527 I wouldn't turn one down 😂

  • @billd.iniowa2263
    @billd.iniowa2263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Always liked this little guy. Sorta reminds me of a German version of the Stuart. Zoom Zoom!

    • @lairdcummings9092
      @lairdcummings9092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rather better than the Stuart, excepting the gun.

    • @DrLoverLover
      @DrLoverLover 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lairdcummings9092 and the production numbers...

  • @magecraft2
    @magecraft2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My brother who is a model maker was amazed by all the gear we all got him from the Tank Museum :) now to stock up for his birthday in April !

  • @burntbybrighteyes
    @burntbybrighteyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I just have to point out that at 5:03 they called the little Luchs we see "Sturer Bock" which means "stubborn buck". Which is just lovely :)

    • @burntbybrighteyes
      @burntbybrighteyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Niek Vels I don’t speak Dutch but it sounds fitting, at least in the sense that often words have more than one definitive meaning. In German when you call someone a “sturer Bock” it’s not exactly positive, you’re saying “you stubborn fool” basically. But in a way where sometimes negative things are twisted to be more positive there’s also the connotation that a sturer Bock doesn’t back down, doesn’t surrender, stands his ground. Also the animal is for sure considered to be tough, show off-e, and “manly”.

    • @mebsrea
      @mebsrea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      “Bock” is not “buck,” but “billy goat”.

    • @burntbybrighteyes
      @burntbybrighteyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mebsrea Yes you are correct. That's what I meant but I fell in a bit of a false-friend trap. I would only add another suggestion and that's that actually were I live there are a lot of Steinböcke so one could theoretically also translate it to stubborn Ibex.

  • @stevenflebbe
    @stevenflebbe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Thank you for a good video about a rare and rarely shown vehicle.

  • @charliechapman9217
    @charliechapman9217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    The Luchs, also known as one of/if not the most cutest german tank built during ww2!!

    • @PobortzaPl
      @PobortzaPl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The only cute thing created in Germany at that time...

    • @scrubsrc4084
      @scrubsrc4084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Beep beep

    • @lowesmanager8193
      @lowesmanager8193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@PobortzaPl The Panzer 1 is pretty cute too

    • @Sofus.
      @Sofus. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Panzer II Ausf.J (VK 16.01)

    • @nmspy
      @nmspy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tiger: FEAR ME
      Luchs: *quietly* fear me too!

  • @scottyfox6376
    @scottyfox6376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Being a boilermaker by trade I always look at the welding on structures for quality indications. From just what I can see, looks pretty damn sweet.

    • @jinpark8879
      @jinpark8879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Germans are famous for being proud of their welding qualities. Many had extra welding to have more structure. The Russians… I’ll leave that to your evaluation 😅 A large portion of T-34 crew and tanks were destroyed by not penetration, but by sprawling and armor plates falling off.

    • @bobjohnston8316
      @bobjohnston8316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jinpark8879 If you aren’t following the Australian Armor And Artillery Museum website take a look at their TH-cam videos on their Tiger 1 “restoration”. They were able to gather together some hull plates from various wrecks in eastern Europe (I think mainly Latvia). They fabricated out of mild steel what pieces they didn’t have. They then assembled everything to form a Tiger 1 shell for display. It’s not a real restoration in the sense that it’s just an empty shell.
      Anyway, it took a skilled stick welder two weeks of welding to put it together. They commented that the Germans would have used 600 Volt welding with very large welding rods and assembly would have gone much faster.

    • @markmarkie1950
      @markmarkie1950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobjohnston8316
      Thanks for the information I will check out the Australian Tank Museum on YT 👍

    • @DerSchleier
      @DerSchleier ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fun fact... 1930's N.S.D.A.P. Germany created a new welding process which Allies had no idea existed until they managed to examine German Panzers/AFVs. Their oxygen based welding process yielded not only the stoutest of welds but, too, made quicker the welding process time.
      Our subverted history.

    • @gedq
      @gedq ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DerSchleier Hitler known for his welding skills was he? Germany =/= nazi party

  • @Tomeohara
    @Tomeohara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Screw ATV’s I want a Luchs.

    • @scottyfox6376
      @scottyfox6376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dear Santa i'd be ever so grateful if you could put a Luchs in my x-mas stocking this year.😇👍

  • @MrHanslustich
    @MrHanslustich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing how many people here adore this recon thingy. Thanks for another tank chat episode!

  • @bongfuhrer
    @bongfuhrer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +435

    Willey- It got a 2cm gun.
    Me- Willey, wtf? You're drunk. It got a 20mm gun.
    Then I look at my empty vodka glass and decides it's time to go to bed..

    • @catzo_5762
      @catzo_5762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Someone's drunk, just not Willey.

    • @bongfuhrer
      @bongfuhrer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@catzo_5762
      Can't be me..

    • @Epicredeemer
      @Epicredeemer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bongfuhrer nope, just the Germans

    • @patrickd7890
      @patrickd7890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      the Germans used Cm in WWII for gun calibre eg 7.5cm, 8.8cm, 12.8cm 15cm, 38cm

    • @mathewkelly9968
      @mathewkelly9968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Germans would have called it 2 centimetres not 20 millimeters

  • @edwardpate6128
    @edwardpate6128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Once the worldwide COVID madness is over a trip to the UK on my agenda. The Tank Museum definitely on my list of places to visit!

    • @arthurhucksake2665
      @arthurhucksake2665 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's absolutely worth it- I love the place!

    • @yamabamlo
      @yamabamlo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm with @Arthur Hucksake - I've been many times as a kid and back as an adult, I'm not a museum or history kind of guy, but something about the place is just wonderful - try to visit on a day they are running the tanks on show. Bloody impressive!

    • @Surv1ve_Thrive
      @Surv1ve_Thrive 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is worth a visit for sure! 👍🇬🇧

  • @battlejitney2197
    @battlejitney2197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Probably my favorite german tank of WWII. Thanks for another excellent Tank Chat!

  • @russellborn515
    @russellborn515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing that with only 100 produced, two still survive!

  • @DarknessInferno15
    @DarknessInferno15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Damn, that's an impressive report on the tank. Really impressive. They figured all of that out fast.

    • @BadSkeelz
      @BadSkeelz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gotta respect the British Intelligence Services. They had the Luchs' number.

    • @RaptorJesus
      @RaptorJesus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean, in fairness, they were the ones who were blowing up the factories..

    • @Surv1ve_Thrive
      @Surv1ve_Thrive 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @13:00

  • @Stuka87
    @Stuka87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    When I saw the Luchs in the background during the tank fest stream, I was really hoping we would get a tank chat on it. Its one of my favorite panzers.

  • @deaks25
    @deaks25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A 2% survival rate for an Axis tank is, to my mind, pretty good and especially impressive is that both are in running condition. A fascinating little vehicle, definitely sounds like it's only flaw was sharing a factory with the Panther. I wonder how potent it would have been had it got the proposed rearmament with the 5cm gun, given how the Western Allies used their lightly armoured but rapid tank destroyers with good success.
    Always love it when a relatively unknown but damn good vehicle gets a Tank Chat.
    Can thoroughly recommend the beers that are produced for the Tank Museum by the way.

  • @davidraper5798
    @davidraper5798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    Sometimes small is beautiful. Almost a baby Tiger or would that be a Tiger Cub?

    • @alexdobma4694
      @alexdobma4694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Imagine if the Germans had an armored vehicle called the "Kitten"

    • @Zoydian
      @Zoydian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@alexdobma4694 Enemies would go "awwww" instead of fighting it or flee : ))))

    • @iDEATH
      @iDEATH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      If there was ever tank that could truly called "cute" I think it's this one. Love the damn thing.

    • @gusgone4527
      @gusgone4527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@alexdobma4694 The Kleines Kettenkraftrad HK 101 could almost fit the bill. At least to English ears. Shame ketten is not German for kitten. The love child of a panther and BMW bike. With those cat like overlapping wheels.

    • @Darilon12
      @Darilon12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tigerchen! But it wouldn't sound cute to a non-german speaker.

  • @shiva369
    @shiva369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Luchs and the Pz I Ausf F are two favourites of mine. There's just something very appealing about these two little bruisers scampering around the battlefield. Light tanks with a difference. Great video, as always.

  • @michaelnaven213
    @michaelnaven213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great way to start the decade with David and his Luchs.

  • @tomtomed1
    @tomtomed1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very happy with the tank museum shop, got a model kit that was delivered very quickly and was far cheaper than expected! Also the video is great as usual!

  • @erikverstrepen3373
    @erikverstrepen3373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beauty ! Well preseved, excellent camo scheme. Carries a bit of “oompf “ ?! Love that expression 👍🏼

  • @nathanfrazier8525
    @nathanfrazier8525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    The cutest tank around.

    • @insovietrussiavodka
      @insovietrussiavodka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I would recomment the title of the cutest tank for the Pz.I ausf F.
      What you have is a tiny 2-man tank, with 80mm of armour protection and just two MG 34 in the turret... It was nicknamed the Mini-Tiger and would pretty much act like a puppy trying to go though a doorway with a big stick in its mouth.

    • @ostlandr
      @ostlandr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think the Pz 38t is adorable myself. Looks like a cartoon tank.

    • @mathewkelly9968
      @mathewkelly9968 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      M22 locust would like to know your location

    • @terraflow__bryanburdo4547
      @terraflow__bryanburdo4547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess technically, the Hetzer is not a tank...

    • @terraflow__bryanburdo4547
      @terraflow__bryanburdo4547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@insovietrussiavodka That is a tough little midget!
      firearmcentral.fandom.com/wiki/Panzerkampfwagen_I_Ausf._F?file=Panzerkampfwagen+I+Ausf+F+rear.jpg
      Kind of an odd tank, slower and more sluggish than a Tiger, armed with only mg's, but can at least take a hit from light AT guns. I'll take the Luchs which is more than twice as "snappy".

  • @panjikusumo9779
    @panjikusumo9779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    New year. Luchs tank chat.
    Off to good start for 2021.

  • @obelic71
    @obelic71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    If they weren't so rare Lloyd and Croftwould have used this one as my little tankie for Lieutenant Gruber in Allo Allo.

  • @Cramblit
    @Cramblit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Why is the luch so cute? Like legit.. it just has this cuteness about it.

  • @WayneMoyer
    @WayneMoyer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm a member of this Patreon and I have bought from the shop even over here in the US but I love the way each of these start. It's has to be a Brit thing. He always says "Join one of our membership schemes". To an American that sounds kind of sketchy even though I know full well it isn't. The Bovington museum is one of the most reliable and recognized museums in the UK. It just makes me laugh a little every time that I hear it.

    • @billd.iniowa2263
      @billd.iniowa2263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      "Psst. Hey buddy, wanna buy a tank?" ;-)

    • @marksimpson8577
      @marksimpson8577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't agree more. I'd recommend changing the wording just in case. Why ask for more headaches?

    • @JohnnyWishbone85
      @JohnnyWishbone85 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marksimpson8577 -- Nah, keep it that way. Different ways of speaking denote different ways of seeing the world, and a diversity of those is nothing but good.

  • @HeavyTanker-vx4oq
    @HeavyTanker-vx4oq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I really want to see this little guy run beside Tiger 131 some day.

  • @mattw785
    @mattw785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great thing to see in my YT feed.. a Tank Chat !

  • @desroin
    @desroin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The thing about the Luchs is it just looks so damn cool 😅

  • @Masada1911
    @Masada1911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Happy new year to all you guys and girls at the tank museum and fans!

  • @herosstratos
    @herosstratos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The rate of attrition of wheeled vehicles and halftracks under the conditions at the eastern front (and the mobility issues there) induced the necessity of producing a full tracked recce vehicle, or to lose the ability to do reconnaissance.

  • @sternencolonel7328
    @sternencolonel7328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice did know that there are still some of them existing, once the coof is finally over, I will really need to pay you a visit, keep up the good work.

  • @PoliticalRiskPod
    @PoliticalRiskPod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such great content from leading experts alongside the real thing. Who actually clicks thumbs down on these?!

  • @tenaxxband
    @tenaxxband 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    introducing the most fearsome German tank of all time; the "house cat"

    • @KingofBirTawil
      @KingofBirTawil ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Haunting tank know as " pissed off cat "

    • @MS-qx9uw
      @MS-qx9uw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the Rheinmetall KF52 Orangenkatze (excuse my bad german)

    • @borderreiver1555
      @borderreiver1555 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Told to stay away from the 'mouse'

  • @Emtbtoday
    @Emtbtoday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Started building the new Bordor model's Luchs kit today! Very highly detailed! Loads of nice parts n goodies!

  • @sergejkeser7270
    @sergejkeser7270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have to love this tank, it is like the small little, cute and speedy Panther.

    • @ronaldthompson4989
      @ronaldthompson4989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thatd be the VK16.02, prototype to replace this. Never entered production though (hence VK instead of Panzer)

  • @p7outdoors297
    @p7outdoors297 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the one I've been waiting for for years. Today is a good day

  • @carlclink9993
    @carlclink9993 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video you all produced. It nice to learn something when watching videos. Thank you.

  • @mikesadillan5834
    @mikesadillan5834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    -How did they come up with that name?
    -The Enigma machine was broken.

  • @kimjanek646
    @kimjanek646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Panzer II L is the cutest tank ever. Such a great Pz II 😍

  • @ThisOLmaan
    @ThisOLmaan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you Mr. Willy really enjoyed this what I consider a Lecture cuz I learned a thing or 2 or more I had no idea of.

  • @Eulemunin
    @Eulemunin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always been fascinated by this little vehicle.

  • @toddmoss1689
    @toddmoss1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for another excellent briefing! The Luchs was an excellent vehicle that could have made a major impact in 1942 in North Africa and southern Russia.

    • @chaz8758
      @chaz8758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really, an upgrade from the older panzer 2 and wheeled armoured cars but in no way going to make any real difference

  • @Cancun771
    @Cancun771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    And here I had been hoping it was the 8-wheeler recon armoured car from mine own Bundeswehr days. Oh well.

    • @PobortzaPl
      @PobortzaPl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      There, there. I hope we get that one also.

    • @obelic71
      @obelic71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      relax when the tankmuseum gets one of those coldwar/modern felines in the tank museum they make a video of it.
      The Fennek (a dessertfox ) recon vechicle will one day also be a part of the museum.
      but that will go in the Canines section.

    • @MothaLuva
      @MothaLuva 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the Panzermuseum has a video on that. I saw that already. It’s nice. Made me want to buy one.

    • @MothaLuva
      @MothaLuva 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here: th-cam.com/video/Z_4HdhZ_3YA/w-d-xo.html

  • @olandewgamers9573
    @olandewgamers9573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    An adorable-looking vehicle. Has a significant presence in many video games :)

  • @malcolmheather3204
    @malcolmheather3204 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yet another great video - thanks so much folks.

  • @JaimeWulf
    @JaimeWulf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always interesting and informative!

  • @tarjei99
    @tarjei99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always interesting, and as I've said before ; I even look forward to the sales pitch.

  • @externallife1043
    @externallife1043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Luch cutest tank, no bully please

  • @tb7771
    @tb7771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally my favorite tank of all time!!!!!!

  • @lukemchale-jones3041
    @lukemchale-jones3041 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb. Thank you.

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you .

  • @WildBillCox13
    @WildBillCox13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the coverage.

  • @MalumZeth
    @MalumZeth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Its interesting that these were produced from scratch in a factory. I always assumed they were upgraded from older Panzer2's that were getting obselete (like the Marder2).

  • @stevemercer952
    @stevemercer952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always been one ofmy favourite AFV's

  • @thegodofhellfire
    @thegodofhellfire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a great start to a new year! 👍🎉

  • @_ArsNova
    @_ArsNova ปีที่แล้ว +3

    People who dismiss this tank as being "too elaborate for its armament" utterly fail to grasp the importance of reconnaissance. Nothing can substitute a well-made reconnaissance vehicle, especially one designed for reconnaissance-in-force, for which a 2cm main armament is perfectly adequate. To compare it to frontline breakthrough tanks is just silly. All field reports and technical data point to it being highly mobile vehicle, well-protected for its role and compared to its contemporaries, and that was overall quite successful as a design.

  • @eskimojoe37
    @eskimojoe37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! I alway thought the Lucy’s was a great looking tank but didn't know much about it's history and I am glad you have a surviving model of one.

  • @Blastmaster1972
    @Blastmaster1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Luchs! Cutest tank ever built!

  • @my3dbase
    @my3dbase 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Baby Tiger. Need one. Should fit into my garage 👍

  • @alexandriaoccasional-corte1346
    @alexandriaoccasional-corte1346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This tank is so cute. I want one for my daughter.

  • @UpToSpeedOnJaguar
    @UpToSpeedOnJaguar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The higher leadership was probably right that it was too complicated for what it was, but this and the Paner II ausf H were easily the epitome of panzer II design.
    I would have like to see a Luchs with 30mm or 50mm gun.

    • @BasedMan
      @BasedMan ปีที่แล้ว

      Could have used the Leopards turret. Even though the Leo didnt see manufacturing, its turret was used in one of the sd.kfz. Puma models, sporting the very same high velocity 50mm PaK AT cannon.
      Would be a good way to improve its firepower, effective range and effectiveness against light enemy armour and emplacements.
      Not a T-34 killer by any means, but thats what the Panther and Stug are for.

    • @Clemdauphin
      @Clemdauphin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasedMan T-70 killer maybe?

  • @frankwhite3406
    @frankwhite3406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A most interesting and enjoyable episode, a compact and smart looking Panzer. Happy New Year !!!

  • @johnlansing2902
    @johnlansing2902 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another great video.

  • @aaronsbarker
    @aaronsbarker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good call with integrating the available models in your shop!

  • @andynixon2820
    @andynixon2820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That's a small tank for four people to fit in . Very neat tank though .

  • @alluraambrose2978
    @alluraambrose2978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Luchs a weapon of destruction but also kinda cute.

    • @tophermillman1991
      @tophermillman1991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a Tiger cub, but a Tiger Kitten. And the Lynx purrs nicely, but has sharp claws.

  • @jerbear3915
    @jerbear3915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like the way luchs look it's like a very small tiger

  • @novkorova2774
    @novkorova2774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was looling for this just a few days ago, good to see it's up now.

  • @meatshield7206
    @meatshield7206 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve wanted this for so long!

  • @theeaselrider4032
    @theeaselrider4032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    David can you do us a favour?
    Give us the little "clap" just before the start like you did in the summer please.
    Always like that.
    And I will try to post a photo of my Christmas Sweater ( sorry, Jumper over there), from your shop that Sanat brought for me.
    I love it.

  • @oryxace2
    @oryxace2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your tank chats.

  • @Stefan-wp2qr
    @Stefan-wp2qr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you soooo much, finally, my favorite tank ❤️

  • @bringerebrethil6176
    @bringerebrethil6176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great chat. Not surprised that the Germans would probably use the Luchs as a display shelf for other products

  • @jasontrauger8515
    @jasontrauger8515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great review. Love it and am especially happy to have it, as a jump off to the new year.

  • @tekis0
    @tekis0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorites!!

  • @Psiberzerker
    @Psiberzerker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That interior is almost unbelievable after the advent of Sloped Armor, and Turret Baskets.

  • @kippamip
    @kippamip 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you guys have been busy re organising the museum. I don't remember ever seeing the lynx in the many trips I have taken over the years. I'm going to have to look back through the photo's.
    I can't wait for this pandemic to go so I can make another trip.

  • @cookingonthecheapcheap6921
    @cookingonthecheapcheap6921 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This isn't about tanks, well sought of. It's great ordering from the tank museums store. You get a txt message the next day and it turns up on time. Unlike some places the items always arrive whole and are of great quality. Thanks for the videos guys. When all this craziness is over mum and I will come to an event at the museum.
    I'm also saying all this from Australia; shipping time is still great.

  • @ThePzrLdr
    @ThePzrLdr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this vehicle!

  • @markraffety3246
    @markraffety3246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the Germans had had ride on lawn mowers in WW2 they would have found away to mount a 20mm cannon and an MG34 on each one of them. Very interesting video. It makes me wonder though why a fully tracked recon vehicle had to be designed from the bottom up instead of just using various outdated light tanks like the Panzer I and IIs that were still in inventory. They may not have checked all the 'want' boxes as far as requirements but I would think that they would have still been serviceable with enough radio equipment in them. Thanks again for doing these.

  • @TheArendt1
    @TheArendt1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this interesting story.

  • @battlefieldbartender5671
    @battlefieldbartender5671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this video, great work!

  • @VosperCDN
    @VosperCDN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Cutest tank in WoT, Jingles would tell you.

    • @janvandeven906
      @janvandeven906 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah IC is cuter

    • @stevemaenhout9996
      @stevemaenhout9996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Luchs for life

    • @Ulani101
      @Ulani101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Murder Kitten, according to Jingles.

    • @pnutz_2
      @pnutz_2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      surprised I haven't seen him in the chat

  • @frankgaletzka8477
    @frankgaletzka8477 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very good Video with a fair story

  • @Kraniumbrud
    @Kraniumbrud ปีที่แล้ว

    it looks so much fun to drive

  • @c.j.zographos3713
    @c.j.zographos3713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation as always. Happy New Year to all my fellow Tank Museum friends.

  • @tonyjedioftheforest1364
    @tonyjedioftheforest1364 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thank you, a very nice little tank.

  • @Grundag
    @Grundag 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great way to start the New Year off right! Thank you, Tank Museum! ;o)

  • @cestfixement
    @cestfixement 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't wait to see the next anti-tank chat

  • @jasperb9233
    @jasperb9233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The VK abbreviation does not stand for Vollketten (fully tracked), but for Versuchskonstruktion (trial construction)

  • @Paramecium914
    @Paramecium914 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Starting 2021 with the Luchs; must be a Luchsy year :D

  • @AndyM_323YYY
    @AndyM_323YYY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Ironically, if they'd have had more Luchs, the Panthers might not have been so ineffective at Arracourt due to lack of recce units.

    • @zeldov5735
      @zeldov5735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Yea, they were pretty un-Luchy.

    • @billd.iniowa2263
      @billd.iniowa2263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@zeldov5735 Oh, well done!

    • @andrewp8284
      @andrewp8284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zeldov5735 a pun of terrible beauty

    • @MrHanslustich
      @MrHanslustich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zeldov5735 nice one!

    • @MrHanslustich
      @MrHanslustich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@brandmotivo Luchs like it could be fun.

  • @builder396
    @builder396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    7:00 "Its not gonna have any real anti-tank capability."
    *cries in T-26 and BT-7*

    • @Wien1938
      @Wien1938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep! Perfectly good enough to deal with enemy armoured cars as well.

    • @PorktatoesSSRB
      @PorktatoesSSRB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      *APCR belt goes BRRRRRRR*

    • @chaz8758
      @chaz8758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      By late 42 going into 43 there are not that many Soviet T26 and BT series left facing the Axis so its a moot point

    • @Lipanovski
      @Lipanovski 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chaz8758 They regularly face Panzer IIs with HVAP belts in the video game War Thunder, which I'm pretty sure the OP was referring to

    • @jakobrinsdorf7791
      @jakobrinsdorf7791 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PorktatoesSSRB up until the 3 or so rounds which actually were in the tank (if at all) ran out...

  • @lafox2833
    @lafox2833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The hull looks like a mini tiger hull lol

  • @rickmoreno6858
    @rickmoreno6858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still need to order a couple models from your shop. Dont worry fellas, when I get my financial issue under control I'll be ordering me some kits.

  • @john-xo9mg
    @john-xo9mg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some things just look right and this is one of them