Panzer II Luchs at Militracks 2017

As promised to the guys of the Saumur tank museum.
Here's is my Luchs movie.
I think it's the best Panzer II ausf L ( luchs ) movie that can be found on youtube.
I hope that everyone like it ( you and other people )

[@RealJaydenBruns]

Cuteness overload!

[@Xander_Zimmermann]

Same!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@Xander_Zimmermann]

Same!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

cutest tank ever created

[@arashrezaee1464]

seriously I love how cute it is!

[@possession2]

My first thought and then i remind myself its a killing machine

[@gearz2570]

glad to see that at least 1 survived the war

[@SteamCrane]

2, Bovington has the other, being kept original. On;y 100 made.

[@gearz2570]

@@SteamCrane thats cool!

[@levk6688]

I yelled "SO CUTE" when it came out from garage lol

[@BillFromTheHill100]

Kiss me sweet Cheeks

[@tb7771]

My favorite tank of all time! Looks awesome!

[@Klendathu_Hotdrop]

Luchs: I am mighty tank! Visitors: its so cuute :>

[@Steverogers-s8k]

The same problem with panzer 1

[@andrewstrongman305]

Despite it's light weight, the difficulties the Luchs faced in muddy conditions are pretty obvious. That aside, it was the best light tank in it's weight division, capable of defeating any Allied light tank until the M-24 Chafee. I'd love to see the Luchs running at top-speed some time.

[@patrickmcleod111]

I would too. All that's required to get it moving quickly, would be to put a competent driver behind its controls. I've seen Tiger II's and IS-3 tanks being maneuvered around a track more nimbly and faster than this!

[@hugoshobbies1688]

Really nice to see that the french not only maintain this tank with so much passion but let it even parade over at overloon. I should really try to get there this year.

[@warriorsrace6960]

Oh the irony of it all....

[@combatantezoteric2965]

Also they placed something that starts and ends with an "S" on its butt..

[@Filmpilot]

Combatant Ezoteric That’s the tow hooks.

[@sametguzelgun3065]

This is called Stockholm Syndrome.

[@spongeboi9368]

Did you go?

[@ThePzrLdr]

Simply a beautiful vehicle. I want one!

[@highline64]

Great to see something like this survive the war, given how few were produced

[@alisholst255]

Plus this can’t kill any tank at the time only infantry support vehicle

[@seanhiatt6736]

@@alisholst255 : I think the Lynx was intended for recon. It was different from earlier versions of the panzer 2.

[@alisholst255]

Sean Hiatt no shit

[@jonowens460]

Baby Tiger 🐅 Cutie❤

[@ulfwesterholm7577]

If Yoda had a tank...

[@jaromeunrooski6963]

Someone should write a "The Little Tank That Could" picture book starring the Luchs!

[@_ArsNova]

Beautiful sounding engine.

[@dutchgamerguy2446]

I love the Luchs, it’s so cute, i want one just to cuddle it

[@captainprotag0nist]

beautiful german engineering!

[@ccmyart]

She's pretty NOT so efficient for maintenance. Those overlapping wheels are a nightmare for replacing.

[@keithallver2450]

The Germans even knew how to make badass little tanks.

[@Mr.Riffian]

@ 1:40 the two hooks clearly say SS on the back. Coincidence or...?

[@Filmpilot]

Mr.Riffian That’s the tow hook...

[@grayghost20000]

I want one

[@olddog6658]

USMC tanker here RVN '65-'66.The second driver knew his stuff. Now days all auto trans. Chek design, 38T. Also lower unit was used on the famous Hetzer. I would drive it I only got to drive M48a1, a3, m103 & m51 tank retriever. Most dangerous "Dune buggy" ever made.

[@ozzy7763]

It’s a Tiger Cub !!

[@zubairmirza1832]

Pity! The better one Leopard VK 16.02 never made it to the production phase! Amazing tank to play with in world of tanks. Firepower, Armour, Speed and concealment.

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

"for when the Wife has the Tiger and your Panther is in the shop...……." Thought it came with a 50mm cannon?

[@d.f.9140]

Sabrecat Smiladon Yes the other versions. This is the light tank spotter variant with a 20 mm autocannon.

[@gapstergangst5070]

Lats Niebling one had a 30mm mk103 right?

[@gapstergangst5070]

Lats Niebling thx for the info

[@fishbmw]

@@gapstergangst5070 Luchs was to be eventually armed with (Luchs 5 cm) 50mm KwK 39 L/60 gun (VK 1602 Leopard) but only variant with 20mm KwK 38 L/55 cannon (with rate of fire 420-480 rounds per minute) was produced. The 20mm cannon was fitted with TZF6 optical sight. It is also reported but not confirmed that 31 Luchs were mounted with an open-top turret armed with 50mm KwK 39 L/60 gun and began arriving to the troops in late 1943.

[@gusgone4527]

I want one of these to play with!

[@reidvizcarra6312]

They totally mashed that rear right fender on that tree at 1:30

[@slopedarmor]

haha good catch

[@Mizone505]

My god does he know how to drive thst thing?

[@nygusnyga]

Definitely not.

[@HanSolo__]

This guy made this whole tank. He simply does not see much thru the tiny slit in a visor. An open hatch driving position is not possible in this model if it is in the original shape. If you'd have a slight idea about driving any bulldozer you would know that he drives it quite well.

[@JesusChrist-wp5pj]

@@HanSolo__ its probably restored and he probably has to levers fir both of the tracks, he can turn by making the track go opposite directions or some tanks just have wheels that control the tracks for you

[@HanSolo__]

@@JesusChrist-wp5pj Yes but its restored from total scrap. There are video available from restoration. He has either 2 clutches to steer or just 2 brakes and gears go by pedal clutch or other lever.

[@fishbmw]

Not really,at 1:30 he not only drives too close to the tree,he also proceeds to make a left turn before he is clear of the tree & damages the right side rear mudguard. at 1:02 - 1:03 you can see the right side rear mudguard is straight,at 1:23 you can see the tree is unmarked, 1:34 the tree now has a gouge along it ,even the guy in the turret must have felt the impact with the tree as he is seen looking back,then at 1:48 the damage to the right rear guard is clearly visible.

[@ridk19saxon85]

He hit the tree and bent the right rear fender

[@lancelittleton9802]

..It'll buff out

[@spongeboi9368]

@@lancelittleton9802 don't worry captin

[@gearz2570]

tiger mini

[@gregfair1749]

I want one!!!

[@yattaran1484]

Driver must have hit it's right rear fender by tree !

[@olddog6658]

NOPE, Ground guides fault, driver sees very little buttoned up or open thatch. Blind spots are legion.

[@jasonsmith1143]

wow !!!! so cool!! German WW2 Halftracks and other vehicles

[@hama-sa-ki618]

Simply amazing! I'm late but thank you for this video! Best Luchs movie on youtube indeed! I wonder if this is the Luchs on display at the Musee des Blindes museum?

[@eperez2000]

I want this thing back in WoT blitz. WARGAMING MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

[@piguinea1]

They wont do it, bro.that update kinda sucked rock.

[@cafecito3927]

The Luchs, the first IFV in the world (yes i know, is a light tank, but for me is so similar to new's ifv's). Beauty tank, french driver is a dumb.

[@Tyr1001]

I'd love to see one of these with the Vk.16.02 turret. the leopard never saw the light of day, but a luchs with a leopard turret would have been rad

[@gregfair1749]

Looks like a fun toy to have!!!!!! 👍

[@patrickmcleod111]

This would NOT have been a tank used in major pitched battles, where there were lots of enemy tanks on the battlefield(at least not after 1930 or 1940), because it's little cannon and weak armor would render it almost useless. It would be effective when used in similar fashion to the American M3 and M5 Stuart light tanks, for reconnaissance. The engine sounds really good in this tank. Either the steering mechanisms are worn out, or the driver is just inexperienced. There's no reason why a small, short wheelbase tank like this couldn't move around and corner with less stiffness and lack of agility.

[@c3pfett]

Patrick McLeod These WERE used in the invasion of Poland and France

[@jimmyharris1481]

that's what they did before breakfast... !

[@patrickmcleod111]

@@c3pfett Unless the early ww2 battles of Poland and France took place in 1943 and 44, the Luchs did NOT take part in them. The earlier, standard versions of the Panzer II were used in Poland and France, but the Luchs didn't come out til 1943 & 44. It was a later development designed as a reconnaissance tank, with overlapping/interleaved road wheels. The standard Panzer II models had VERY different suspensions. They were designed primarily as training tanks. The only person in Germany who planned on going to war in 1939, was Hitler! The German military hierarchy had originally been under the impression that war wouldn't happen til the mid 40s. The German navy leadership were still rebuilding when the war on Poland began, and they were originally promised that they had til like 1947 before the war would begin! But Hitler wanted to defeat the Russians before they had time to rebuild their military and it's leadership, who had been wiped out in Stalin's purge. If not for the outdated condition of Poland's military equipment, and the incompetence and outdated strategy of the French military, the Germans would've probably lost the war by 1941! The main German tanks(Panzer III and IV) were in seriously short supply in 1939 & 40, so they were forced to rely on a lot of Panzer I and II light tanks, that should've been easy to destroy by a competent military. Neither of those tanks could penetrate the armor of the primary, early war French and British tanks. But it didn't end up being a problem due to tactical stupidity on the part of the French. The more famous German tanks, like the Panther, Tiger I, Tiger II and even the anti-tank versions of the Stug III didn't come out til after the Poles, French had been defeated, and the war in Russia & Africa were halfway over.

[@d.f.9140]

guys the pz 2 fought in poland, and after barbarosse the pz 2 Ausf. L fought in poland to. And as usual like every english speaking commentator about german tanks. Come down from your throne, Pz 2 Ausf. L was a reconnaissnce tank fully build to take that role. The early Pz2 that were built (outdated as infantry support) were replaced with pz 3 and stg's while "Luchs" drove around with max 60 km/h and spotted.

[@anthonyfoley3401]

An excellent video, well done!

[@SeanWayne-rl3qq]

This is awesome

[@Steverogers-s8k]

Aaaaa 🥰🤗🇩🇪 i want one

[@jonowens460]

She iz a Cutie; looks like brand new. Noticed it has "overlapped" configuration instead of Tiger, driver(?) might need a refresher course 😂

[@ahonokotoba]

chibi tiger is so cute

[@Pommezul]

This tank looks like a cute lil kitty.

[@richardcutts196]

Am I the only one who sees that and thinks that strapping a Jerry Can of gas to the outside of your turret might not be a good idea?

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

Its not a bad idea at all. If you are worrying about fires, its very unlikely. Gas needs sufficient air to burn. Search up upper and lower flammability limit. If the Jerry can is full, there isn't enough oxygen for it to burn. It'll just leak. A almost used up can also have too little fuel to really burn for a long time if at all. And to ignite it you need a incendiary bullet anyways. Most small arms are ball munitions, which is solid shot. Machine guns may ignite it with incendiary but as I said, you would need the can to have somewhere between too little and too much fuel inside it.

[@Filmpilot]

richard cutts Water.

[@richardcutts196]

@@Filmpilot I thought they marked a water can with a white cross or x to tell them apart from gas cans.

[@obj.071]

smol metal box bouncing in the forest

[@Vadim53301]

Лёгкий танк Pz.Sp.Wg.II, он же Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.L «Luchs» разрабатывался фирмами «Даймлер-Бенц» и MAN как разведывательная машина, призванная заменить в частях панцерваффе более ранние модели танков Pz.Kpfw.I и Pz.Kpfw.II. Серийное производство «Рыси» было развёрнуто во второй половине 1943 года, однако уже в начале следующего 1944 года было свёрнуто в пользу более приоритетной «Пантеры». Всего по разным данным было выпущено от 100 до 142 единиц, из которых до нашего времени дожили два танка, экспонирующихся в коллекциях бронетанковых музеев во французском Сомюре и британском Бовингтоне.

[@Dreachon]

Oh, ze is toch zo wonderschoon.

[@bobyoung241]

like the camo. I think he needs more time learning how to drive it though. who made the Luchs Henschel, Porsche,? Panzer II has strait wheel leaf spring, this has staggered wheel.

[@ingenjelly5480]

The Luchs I believe was built by Man. Production started in 1943 and only 100 were built. The overlapping road wheels are a distinguishing feature of the Luchs.

[@FelixErlan]

gun is parabellum caliber :)

[@Filmpilot]

Felix Herland 20mm

[@crits9427]

I really want to see this thing in war thunder.

[@Kav82a]

Powered by 4 AAA batteries 🤣

[@general5119]

So cute and chubby I want to hug the Panzer II lmao

[@Cormano980]

For people saying this is cute , keep in mind it has a 20mm auto canon that can make mince meat out of you

[@marcogerner132]

So cute

[@kevinwhite7187]

If the tiger tank is this whole anti-tank on wheels the the panzer ausf l is its little brother

[@werwolfabwehr8034]

Que venerable maravilla!!!!

[@clintonturner5545]

Cute.

[@themechbuilder6171]

i would be pretty angry if they killed the majority of my army and stolen my equipment nice to see them being well cared off

[@prussianowl233]

Gaijin please

[@davidj9677]

It's been 7 years, give us the murder kitten already!

[@八九式中戦車]

あぁ…かわいい、癒やされる…

[@jimihendrix1967]

nice engineering but i dont understand why the gun barrel is very narrow. Did it penetrate any armor ?

[@NCSiebertdesign]

It was most likely used for infantry support rather than battle tanks like tigers/panthers.

[@d.f.9140]

nope, "luchs" was reconaissance tank, the 20mm autocannon could penetrate 60mm at 0 degrees. Panzer 3/ stugs took over the role as infantry support and as a spotter the Luchs' gun is not that important. The 60 km/h top speed but IS.

[@Delavo100]

That is not a panzer II. This tank one of tpye VK 1602 "Leopard" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VK_1602_Leopard

[@ingenjelly5480]

No it is in fact a variant of the panzer II. The full name of it is the Panzerkampfwagen II ausf. L "Luchs". Only 100 were produced. The Leopard was supposed to be a bigger version of the Luchs but never made it into production.

[@Darranis_Kuningasverinen]

The leopard never went into full production so the turrets that were made went to the 234 project and reused in the 234/2 for tge new turret

[@Kfapiszon]

Kleine Pantera :). It's strange that there was such a small cannon.

[@menschzweiterklasse4000]

I was wondering what whoever created the video means by aufs L ... it's written Ausf. L ^^ aufs means something like upon.

[@davidj9677]

Short for "ausführung", meaning "version".

[@AdeRailfanPJL81]

is this one still original? just curious

[@jeromekhies4948]

aikadeLi dane dirty pLanetsss.

[@jeromekhies4948]

neptune-Latipa-mercury-mars-jupiters---(is second pLaced)

[@georgepatrickalmojuela8381]

Ahh, that one annoying light tanks

[@marcelseidel5677]

Welcher Idiot ist da am Anfang gefahren? Der hat hinten rechts alles verbogen, als er gegen den Baum geknallt ist.

[@soundofeighthooves]

Franzmänner halt

[@chrism2027]

Mh eine Schöne Maschine.

[@ДенисУсков-д8ш]

Трансмиссия довольно голосистая. Выглядит отлично.

[@denvvv187]

Няшность Рыси зашкаливает! Я бы купил себе на огород вместо мотоблока, но нигде не продается!!!

[@АндрейИванов-ц1ю2х]

Блин, эта называется газон! Газон! Не надо там ничего садить!

[@joym3357]

that does not look like a comfy ride.

[@АЛЕКСАНДРПенсионер-с7р]

красавчик

[@t-posetimmy6834]

Ah Yes Smoll Panther Tank

[@konasteph]

passt nicht in meine garage

[@1975CATCHME]

Wunderschöner Panzer vielleicht kommt er als Torro Panzer oder Heng Long 1:16

[@reneschneider5007]

Sturer Bock XD

[@jasonsmith1143]

Halftracks 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍✌✌✌

[@BillFromTheHill100]

Not a Panzer II

[@jimmyharris1481]

what an inexperienced driver ! ha ha ha...

[@孔明懿]

二号坦克

[@georgeunknown2833]

microTiger))

[@ДецийМеридий]

Рысь

[@zoltangamer1236]

This is not pz2

[@Андрій-и9х4д]

Что то не вижу в нем особой резвости,,,,,