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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.