Lynx reconnaissance vehicle, St. Thomas Armoury, St. Thomas Ontario
N 42° 46.097 W 081° 11.752
17T E 483975 N 4735102
This is a Lynx Reconnaissaince Vehicle on the grounds of a local Armoury.
Waymark Code: WM8D8B
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/15/2010
Views: 7
This is an example of a command and reconnaissance fighting vehicle built by FMC. Corp, starting in 1963. It is amphibious, and carries aluminum armour. It weighs 8.77 tonnes, is 4.6 metres long, 2.41 metres wide, and is 2.18 metres tall. It carried a crew of three, and was armed with 1 .50 cal. M2 machine gun, and 1 7.62 mm GPMG C3.
It was powered by a 6 cyl. GMC Diesel engine.
This particular example was dedicated to the men of the Elgin Regiment on April 23rd, 1995.
Location restrictions:
This vehicle is located on the front lawn of the armoury and is accessible to everyone.
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