LAV I
IOC: 1981
Total Production: 2,160
LAV
Also Known As
LAV 25
LAV-25
LAV-A2
LAV-AD
LAV-AG
LAV-AT
LAV-C2
LAV-MEWSS
LAV-R
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
General Dynamics
Applications
LAV II
LAV III
Derived from:
Avenger
Piranha II 8x8
Guided Missiles:
BGM-71D TOW 2
BGM-71E TOW 2A
BGM-71F TOW 2B
SAM & ABM Missiles:
FIM-92 Stinger
Guns & Missile Launchers:
M242 Bushmaster
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Description:
Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) is a family of lightweight 8x8 wheeled all-terrain armored vehicles that provide support to combat operations. General Dynamics developed LAV for the US Marine Corps (USMC) based on MOWAG's Piranha family of armored vehicles. Air-transportable, amphibious, high mobility LAVs are powered by a diesel engine rated at 275-hp. In addition to the USMC, more than 1,000 LAVs were sold to Saudi Arabia in the 1990s. This vehicle is also known as LAV-25 which was the first model produced by General Dynamics with US Marine Corps operating approx. 400 units.
LAV-25 is an armored personnel carrier equipped with a turret-mounted M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun to provide fire support to dismounted troops. Two M240 7.62mm machine guns, coaxial and roof-mounted, are integrated onto the turret. LAVs were deployed during the Gulf War (1990-1991) where they played their most outstanding role in a military conflict to date. The USMC plans call to keep its 600+ LAVs in the inventory through 2015 when a proper replacement should be available. USMC LAVs underwent a service life extension program to keep them up to pace with other modern armored vehicles.
LAV-AD is an air defense variant equipped with Avenger's turret. LAV-AD was introduced in 1997. LAV-AG (Assault Gun) is equipped with a 90mm gun. LAV-AG was developed for Saudi Arabia. LAV-AT is an anti-tank variant equipped with TOW 2 missiles (2 ready + 14 stowed). LAV-C2 is a command and control variant. LAV-R is a recovery vehicle suitable for towing damaged LAVs. LAV-MEWSS (Mobile Electronic Warfare Support System) is a new variant intended to provide Electronic Warfare (EW) capability.
In January 2006 Raytheon was awarded a $96 million contract to produce, install and support 416 Improved Thermal Sight Systems (ITSSs) on the US Marine Corps LAV-25 vehicles. ITSS second generation FLIR provided enhanced combat capability at day/night and all weather conditions.
In early February 2006 the USMC awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $257 million contract for 130 LAV-A2 armored vehicles with an option worth $50 for electric turret drives. These vehicles were to be delivered as personnel carrier, anti-tank, command and control (C2), logistic and mortar carrier variants. Vehicle deliveries were scheduled to start in July 2007 and conclude by July 2008. Light Armored Vehicle A2 is an improved variant of LAV featuring improved suspension, armor, and an automatic fire suppression system.
In October 2006, the US Marine Corps awarded a $189 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems for the production of 151 LAV-A2 light armored vehicles and a $50 million option for 394 LAV-A2 electric turret drives. This contract modified the contract awarded in February 2006 for LAV-A2s. The resulting contract is worth $317 million with deliveries complete December 2008.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 25 mm
Dimensions: Height 2.7 m, Length 6.4 m, Width 2.5 m
Weights: Max Weight 13,400 kg (29,541 lb)
Performance: Max Range 660 km (356 nm), Top Speed 28 mps (54 kt)
Power: Power 275 shp
Other: Wheels 8
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)
Last Updated: Sunday, March 07, 2010
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