CANADIAN LYNX SCOUT CAR Mk. I

CANADIAN LYNX SCOUT CAR Mk. I
Image: Lynx Mk. II (Aviamor)
Year1942
Vehicle TypeLight 4x4 Scout Car
Origin & DesignerCanada/Ford Windsor
Numbers Produced3.255
Crew2 (Commander & Driver)
Main Armament1 x .303 Bren Machine Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Height1.85m
Width1.78m
Length3.65m
Combat Weight4.250 kg
Ground Clearance0.20m
Fording Depth0.45m
Trench Crossing[@trench_crossing]
Obstacle Clearance[@obstacle_clearance]
Climbing Ability49°
RadioNo 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 30mm.
Hull Sides: 12mm.
Hull Rear: 12mm.
Hull Top: 6mm.
Hull Bottom: 6mm.
Roof: 6mm.
EngineFord V8 (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 5 Reverse
Maximum Road Range322 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed88 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsMk. II: New Chassis and Armoured Roof replaced by Canvas Screen.
NotesThe Lynx was based on the Daimler Dingo and was identical in many aspects. They were manufactured in Canada and were issued to Canadian armoured car regiments and armoured divisional RC signals in armoured formations.