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General Dynamics Land Systems
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Light Armored Vehicle - 25
The LAV-25 is the troop carrying variant of the LAV family. It is equipped with a 25mm cannon, as well as a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.
Copyright © Cpl. Robert C. Medina, U.S. Marine Corps
Status
In active service
Crew
1 Driver |
1 Commander |
1 Gunner |
Characteristics
Dimensions
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Length:
6.42 meters
21.5 feet
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Width:
2.5 meters
8.2 feet
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Height (over turret):
2.56 meters
8.41 feet
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Maximum trench crossing:
1.74 meters
5.7 feet
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Ground clearance:
0.38 meters
1.24 feet
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Vertical obstacle:
0.5 meters
19.7 inches
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Weight
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Combat weight:
~12 882 kilograms
28 400 pounds
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Features
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Power plant:
one General Motors 6V53T; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee, supercharged diesel engine
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Performance:
275 horsepower (at 2 800 rpm)
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Fuel capacity:
~269 liters
71 gallons
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Maximum speed on road:
~100 kilometers per hour
62 miles per hour
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Maximum speed on water:
~10 kilometers per hour
6.5 miles per hour
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Cruise range:
~644 kilometers (on road)
~400 miles (on road)
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Minimum turning diameter:
15.48 meters
50.8 feet
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Fording depth:
floats
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Light Armored Vehicle - Anti-Tank
The LAV-AT provides mobile, armored, accurate and destructive fire against heavilyy armored targets and fixed fortifications. With its mobility, it can keep pace with it's applicable assigned military unit to provide highly mobile, protected anti-armor fire support to light infantry and reconnaissance forces, and to provide a capability to defeat heavy, armored targets at long ranges. The vehicle can be used in both the defensive and offensive roles.
Copyright © U.S. Marine Corps
Status
In active service
Crew
1 Driver |
1 Commander |
1 Gunner |
1 Loader |
Characteristics
Dimensions
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Length:
6.39 meters
20.97 feet
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Width:
2.5 meters
8.2 feet
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Height (launcher erect):
3.52 meters
11.54 feet
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Height (launcher stowed):
3.12 meters
10.25 feet
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Height (launcher low stowed):
2.69 meters
8.83 feet
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Maximum trench crossing:
1.74 meters
5.7 feet
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Ground clearance:
0.38 meters
1.24 feet
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Vertical obstacle:
0.5 meters
19.7 inches
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Weight
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Combat weight:
~12 542 kilograms
27 650 pounds
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Features
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Power plant:
one General Motors 6V53T; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee, supercharged diesel engine
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Performance:
275 horsepower (at 2 800 rpm)
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Fuel capacity:
~269 liters
71 gallons
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Maximum speed on road:
~100 kilometers per hour
62 miles per hour
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Maximum speed on water:
~10 kilometers per hour
6.5 miles per hour
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Cruise range:
~644 kilometers (on road)
400 miles (on road)
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Minimum turning diameter:
15.48 meters
50.8 feet
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Fording depth:
floats
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Light Armored Vehicle - Mortar
The LAV-M provides indirect fire support to light infantry and reconnaissance forces; providing high explosive area fire, covering smoke and illumination for first line-units.
Status
In active service
Crew
1 Driver |
1 Commander |
3 Mortar Crew |
Characteristics
Dimensions
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Length:
6.39 meters
20.97 feet
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Width:
2.5 meters
8.2 feet
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Height:
2.14 meters
7.3 feet
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Maximum trench crossing:
1.74 meters
5.7 feet
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Ground clearance:
0.38 meters
1.24 feet
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Vertical obstacle:
0.5 meters
19.7 inches
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Weight
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Combat weight:
12 120 kilograms
26 720 pounds
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Features
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Power plant:
one General Motors 6V53T; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee, supercharged diesel engine
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Performance:
275 horsepower (at 2 800 rpm)
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Fuel capacity:
~269 liters
71 gallons
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Maximum speed on road:
~100 kilometers per hour
62 miles per hour
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Maximum speed on water:
~10 kilometers per hour
6.5 miles per hour
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Cruise range:
~644 kilometers (on road)
~400 miles (on road)
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Minimum turning diameter:
15.48 meters
50.8 feet
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Fording depth:
floats
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Light Armored Vehicle - Logistics
The LAV-L is designed for the provision of ammunition, rations and POL (petroleum, oil and lubricant) supplies required to sustain operations of foward LAV units.
Copyright © Lance Cpl. Alexander Quiles, U.S. Marine Corps
Status
In active service
Crew
1 Driver |
1 Commander |
1 Cargo Handler |
Characteristics
Dimensions
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Length:
6.47 meters
21.22 feet
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Width:
2.5 meters
8.2 feet
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Height:
2.77 meters
9.8 feet
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Maximum trench crossing:
1.74 meters
5.7 feet
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Ground clearance:
0.38 meters
1.24 feet
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Vertical obstacle:
0.5 meters
19.7 inches
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Weight
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Combat weight:
~12 791 kilograms
28 200 pounds
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Features
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Power plant:
one General Motors 6V53T; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee, supercharged diesel engine
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Performance:
275 horsepower (at 2 800 rpm)
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Fuel capacity:
~269 liters
71 gallons
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Maximum speed on road:
~100 kilometers per hour
62 miles per hour
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Maximum speed on water:
~10 kilometers per hour
6.5 miles per hour
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Cruise range:
~644 kilometers (on road)
~400 miles (on road)
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Minimum turning diameter:
15.48 meters
50.8 feet
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Fording depth:
floats
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Light Armored Vehicle - Recovery
The LAV-R is the recovery variant. It is capable of safely uprighting overturned LAVs while minimizing additional damage. It has the tactical mobility to reach and recover/support disabled vehicles. The vehicle is capable of towing a disabled LAV with suspension damage.
Status
In active service
Crew
1 Driver |
1 Commander |
1 Rigger |
Characteristics
Dimensions
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Length (crane stowed to rear):
7.38 meters
24.2 feet
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Length (crane stowed to front):
6.5 meters
21.33 feet
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Width:
2.5 meters
8.2 feet
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Height (crane stowed to rear):
2.77 meters
9.8 feet
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Height (crane stowed to front):
2.69 meters
8.83 feet
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Maximum trench crossing:
1.74 meters
5.7 feet
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Ground clearance:
0.38 meters
1.24 feet
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Vertical obstacle:
0.5 meters
19.7 inches
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Weight
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Combat weight:
~12 664 kilograms
27 920 pounds
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Features
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Power plant:
one General Motors 6V53T; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee, supercharged diesel engine
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Performance:
275 horsepower (at 2 800 rpm)
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Fuel capacity:
~269 liters
71 gallons
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Maximum speed on road:
~100 kilometers per hour
62 miles per hour
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Maximum speed on water:
~10 kilometers per hour
6.5 miles per hour
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Cruise range:
~644 kilometers (on road)
~400 miles (on road)
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Minimum turning diameter:
15.48 meters
50.8 feet
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Fording depth:
floats
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Light Armored Vehicle - Command and Control
The LAV-C2 is a tactical vehicle that provides the necessary voice and data connectivity to intelligence, fire support, and maneuver elements in support of the Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) battalion or independent LAR company units during amphibious operations and subsequent operations ashore.
Copyright © Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Patterson II, U.S. Navy
Status
In active service
Crew
1 Driver |
1 Commander |
1 Battalion Commander |
1 Staff Officer |
3 Radio Operators |
Characteristics
Dimensions
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Length:
6.58 meters
21.58 feet
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Width:
2.5 meters
8.2 feet
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Height:
2.79 meters
9.17 feet
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Maximum trench crossing:
1.74 meters
5.7 feet
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Ground clearance:
0.38 meters
1.24 feet
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Vertical obstacle:
0.5 meters
19.7 inches
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Weight
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Combat weight:
~12 791 kilograms
28 200 pounds
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Features
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Power plant:
one General Motors 6V53T; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee, supercharged diesel engine
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Performance:
275 horsepower (at 2 800 rpm)
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Fuel capacity:
~269 liters
71 gallons
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Maximum speed on road:
~100 kilometers per hour
62 miles per hour
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Maximum speed on water:
~10 kilometers per hour
6.5 miles per hour
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Cruise range:
~644 kilometers (on road)
~400 miles (on road)
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Minimum turning diameter:
15.48 meters
50.8 feet
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Fording depth:
floats
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Light Armored Vehicle - Mobile Electronic Warfare Support System
The LAV-MEWSS is the ground component of the Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Common Sensor (IEWCS) system. The MEWSS is capable of intercept and location. It is also capable of conducting surgical electronic attack against designated targets.
Status
In active service
Crew
1 Driver |
1 Commander |
1 Supervisor (Optional) |
1 Electronic Support Measure Operator |
1 Electronic Countermeasure Operator |
Light Armored Vehicle - ATWS
Copyright © Cpl. Charles Santamaria, U.S. Marine Corps