The German concern Rheinmetall launched the production of the latest KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles in Hungary
In Hungary, the production of the latest German infantry fighting vehicles KF41 Lynx began, a joint venture was launched by the German concern Rheinmetall. This was reported by the press service of the concern.
Hungary is the first country to order the German KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles. The conclusion of a contract between Rheinmetall and the Hungarian Ministry of Defense for the supply of the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle was reported in 2020. The contract included the supply of 218 new Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, of which Budapest receives 46 armored vehicles until 2023, and the remaining 172 vehicles must be assembled at a joint venture built on the territory of the country. In addition, the agreement provides for the delivery of nine Buffalo ARVs on the chassis tank Leopard 2, simulators, as well as spare parts, ammunition and 16 trucks.
And so, on January 12, 2023, the Rheinmetall concern announces the launch of the production of the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle in Hungary. While the Hungarians will assemble the towers for the BMP, as well as individual elements, full-fledged production will begin in July this year. A high-tech plant is being built in the west of the country in Zalaegerszeg, it is part of the ZALAZone industrial complex.
The Hungarian Ministry of Defense received the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles in October last year. In the version for the Hungarian army, in addition to the 35-mm automatic gun, the combat vehicle received a NATTER remote-controlled combat module with a 7,62-mm machine gun, designed for installation on trucks. In addition, all vehicles of the first series are equipped with Rheinmetall active protection systems, and the ROSY rapid smoke / masking system is also installed on the tower. Earlier it was reported that the Hungarian KF41 Lynx will receive a manned turret with a 30-mm cannon. The capacity of the KF41 infantry fighting vehicle is 12 people - three crew members and nine paratroopers.
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