LAV III

•S
 trategic, operational and tactical mobility
•B
 allistic, chemical and optical protection
(active and passive)
• Capacity to transport and support an infantry section
• Effective firepower to defeat soft and armored targets
• Supportability and affordability
• Battlefield survivability to carry out combat missions
• Growth potential for future combat systems

Armored Personnel Carrier

GENERAL Characteristics
Size/Weight Paint Communication &
Land Navigation Equipment
Length: 6.98 m 275 in. Interior: CARC white
Width: 2.83 m 111.5 in. Exterior: CARC green • SINCGARS VHF & Harris HF radios
Height: 3m 118 in. • Vehicle intercom system
(for air transport): 2.69 m 106 in. Armament • GPS/digital compass integrated land
GVWR: 20,459 kg 45,104 lbs navigation system
Primary:
Performance @ GVM • M242 Bushmaster 25mm
Hull
cannon
Speed: 100+ kph 62 mph Secondary: • Welded ballistic steel monocoque
Range: 450+ kph 280 mph • C6 7.62mm co-axial machine
Trench crossing: 2m 79 in. gun Doors & Hatches
Vertical step: 60 cm 24 in. Supplementary:
• ( 1) rear ramp with troop door
Grade: 60% • Mag58 turret top MG in swing
• (1) driver’s hatch (forward, LS)
Side slope: 30% mount
• (1) commander’s hatch (turret)
Turn diameter: 17.5 m 689 in. • 76mm smoke grenade
• (1) gunner’s hatch (turret)
0-40 kph/ dischargers
0-24.85 mph: <12 sec. • (2) air sentry hatches (rear roof)
Equipment
Power Train & Suspension Situational Awareness System
On Vehicle:
Engine:  50 hp (250 kW)
3 • LCD display/control in troop area
• Crew weapons and ammunition
Caterpillar 3126HEUI • Camera co-axial to main weapon
• Personal kits, water and rations
Transmission: 6+1 speed Allison • Access to driver’s thermal image
• Tool, camouflage nets, etc.
World 3066P • Access to gunner’s thermal image
Supplementary:
Transfer case: 2-speed • Input/output features
• Hydraulic capstan self-recovery
Differentials: Self-locking winch, operable to the front or Laser Warning System
limited slip rear, mounted on roof behind
Tires: 1200R20 XML driver • Automatic warning against common
with run-flat • ATGM wire cutters battlefield laser threats
• 8-wheel, independent, Specialist: • Driver and commander’s displays
hydropneumatic suspension • Front-mounted, hydraulically
with height control controlled, light obstacle Battlefield Contaminants
• Full-time 4WD (rear) with moving blade •G  ID-3 chemical detector
selectable 8WD
• Individual ventilated respirators
• Power air brakes with Vision
6-channel ABS Electrical System
Driver:
• Central tire inflation system
• (3) M17 periscopes •2  4 volt, negative ground, MIL-SPEC
Air Transportability • Thermal viewing aid system
• Rear view mirrors (stowable) • Suppressed radio interference
• C-130 Commander: • MIL-STD 280A alternator
• DIM36 sight with thermal • Dual banks of isolated sealed lead
Fire Suppression display acid batteries (automotive, auxiliary)
• Automatic and manual activation • Gen III image intensifier • Standard 500A slave receptacle
• 2-shot system • (8) M27 periscopes • On-board battery chargers
• FM-200 in crew area Gunner: • Solar powered battery desulphation
• HFE-125 (FE25) in engine bay • DTAS day/thermal sight • Near-silent auxiliary power unit
• Through-sight THALES (APU) for silent watch
Climate Control System • (1) M27 periscope (left facing)
Crew Compartment: Towability
• Air conditioning • (1) vision block (rear ramp)
• Diesel-fired crew heater •B
 y similar vehicle with standard
• Fresh air ventilation towbar

LAV III
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843 12/06