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Hungary began to receive German infantry fighting vehicles KF41 Lynx, the first production vehicles have already entered service with the Hungarian army. Also, together with the BMP, Budapest received Buffalo engineering armored vehicles.
The first serial KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles arrived in Hungary, the number of delivered equipment is not yet known. It is noted that 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 / camouflage system is also installed on the turret. 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.
The conclusion of a contract between the German concern 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 Hungary with 218 new Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, nine Buffalo ARVs on the chassis tank Leopard 2, trainers, and spare parts. In addition, the agreement includes the provision of training and instruction and maintenance.
According to the plans announced two years ago, at the first stage, Hungary will receive 2023 infantry fighting vehicles and nine armored vehicles by the beginning of 46. The remaining 172 vehicles are to be assembled at a joint venture, which was also planned to be built in Hungary. How things are now, there is no information.
In general, Hungary is actively rearming, buying mainly German equipment. Before the contract for the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle, Budapest signed a contract for the supply of new German Leopard 2A7 + (Leopard 2A7HU) MBTs and 24 PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers of 155-mm / 52 caliber. All equipment will be delivered in the period 2023-2025.
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