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Army Equipment page:
LAV III
Images courtesy of DND.
If you need any or more information on the LAV-3 just
e-mail me and all see what I can do.The LAV III is a key component of the Army’s leading-edge battlefield systems as it enters the next century. This state-of-the-art Light Armoured Vehicle is a fast, well-armed, well-protected infantry troop carrier. It can be used in all weather conditions, in normal battlefield smoke, at night and on most types of terrain. The LAV III will give a vehicle commander many more options in both combat and non-combat situations. For example the commander may choose to keep the troops mounted and protected while using the 25-mm stabilized cannon – an option not available in the past. The driver and the commander have computer display terminals for the Tactical Navigation System (TACNAV), as well as thermal viewers. The TACNAV links a Global Positioning System (GPS) with a digital magnetic compass and laser range finder. Anti-mine protection and an automatic fire and explosion suppression system provide additional safety for the crew.
Crew:
Ten soldiers in the Infantry Section Carrier (driver, vehicle commander, gunner plus seven soldiers) and six soldiers in the Tactical Command Post.
Characteristics:
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Length: 6.93 m |
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Width: 2.66 m |
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Height : 2.17 m over hull 2.7 m over turret |
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Speed: 100 km/hr |
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Range: 500 km |
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Weight: 16.3 t |
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Gradient: Maximum 60% |
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Side slope: Maximum 30% |
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Minimum turn diameter: 17 m |
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Trench crossing: 2 m |
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Fording Shallow: Deep: 1m to 1.5 m |
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Armament: |
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25-mm stabilized chain gun with thermal imaging sight |
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- 7.62- mm coaxial machine-gun |
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- 5.56-mm/7.62- mm top-turret |
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mounted machine-gun |
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- 76-mm smoke and/or fragmentation |
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grenade launchers |
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Sights: |
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Daytime optical |
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Thermal Imagery (TI) |
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Generation III Image Intensification |
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(II) |
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Spotlight: |
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Maxa Beam, 6 million candle power, |
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portable, with infra-red filter |
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Winch: |
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Capstan constant pull winch |
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Engine: |
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350 hp Caterpillar diesel |
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Transmission: |
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6 forward gears, 1 reverse |
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Transfer case: |
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2 speed |
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Suspension: Hydropneumatic |
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Brakes: Power (air) with ABS |
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Wheels: 8 x 8 drive |
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Tires: 1200 R20 (20" rims) with Central Tire Inflation System |
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Batteries automotive: |
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auxiliary: |
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2 X 12 V |
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2 X 12 V |
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Alternator: |
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300 A |
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Quantity in Service: 360Entered service in 1999-2000 |
If you need any or more information on the LAV-3 just
e-mail me and all see what I can do.Last updated: Sunday, December 05, 1999
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