Here’s another photo from Rokycany, a rather rare vehicle. Or at least unusual for central Europe. This is an M113 variant called Lynx.
This is basically an M113 upgraded with a turret that can hold either a .50cal MG (M2 of course), or a 25mm autocannon (Bushmaster, presumably). In Europe it was used by the Dutch and this particular vehicle came from the Netherlands. As you can see, it’s a really sorry shape. The problem is, the museum is a private enterprise – unlike Lešany, they don’t really get money from the state (although they allegedly recently received some subsidies, I didn’t look into it). Let’s hope they put it together – it’s not the only vehicle there in such a sorry shape.
The hull looks extensively modified compared to a normal M113, did this variant have it’s engine placed at the back?
Yes. It’s actually not a M113 variant per se, the chassis was heavily modified as you say and it has one less roadwheel. It was marketed as a separate vehicle.
pretty much only the engine, tracks, wheels and suspension parts was shared with the M113A2 other then that completely new and indeed the engine is in the back
eugh. that last pic looks like it just got dragged on the polder or something