Lince (armored car)

For the modern-day tactical vehicle, see VTLM Lince.

The Autoblindo Lince ("Lynx") was an Italian scout car used by the Italian Social Republic between 1943-1945 during World War II.^[1] The Lince was a copy of the British Daimler Dingo and was primarily used for reconnaissance. Armament consisted of a single Breda 38 8 mm machine gun. 392 vehicles were built, 263 by Lancia and 129 by Ansaldo.^[2] In German use it was designated the Panzerspähwagen Lince 202(i).^[1][3]

A Lince scout car being used to transport Allied POWs and wounded, Italian front.

Lince
Type	Scout car
Place of origin	Italian Social Republic
Service history
In service	1943-1945
Used by	Italian Social Republic Nazi Germany
Wars	World War II
Production history
Manufacturer	Ansaldo, Lancia
Produced	1943-1945
No. built	392
Specifications
Crew	2
Armour	14 mm maximum
Main armament	8 mm Breda 38 machine gun
Engine	petrol 82 HP
Suspension	Wheel 4x4
Maximum speed	86 km/h