The Panzer II Luchs was a Second World War German light tank designed specifically for reconnaissance missions. Designed to replace earlier Panzer II models, the Luchs, or “lynx,” featured advanced suspension systems and improved mobility. The Luchs was the only Panzer II design to feature overlapping road wheels and a slack track. It carried a 20mm KwK 38 auto-cannon and a coaxial MG34 machine gun. Its armor, while relatively thin at 30mm, provided sufficient protection against small arms and a