LAV III APC
The LAV III Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was designed as a response to a growing customer need for greater payload and protection levels. Since being introduced, the LAV III APC fleet has been sold to various customers in a wide range of variants. To date, over 4,200 vehicles have been ordered, with the majority being Strykers for the United States Army.
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VEHICLE FEATURES & SPECS
SIZE/WEIGHT
Length - 6.98 m, 275 in
Width - 2.83 m, 111.5 in
Height - 3 m, 118 in
Air transportability - (C-130) 2.69m, 106 in
GVWR - 20,459 kg, 45,104 lbs
PERFORMANCE @ GVW
Speed - 100+ kph, 62 mph
Range - 450 km, 280 mi
Trench crossing - 2 m, 79 in
Vertical Step - 60 cm, 24 in
Grade - 60%
Side slope - 30%
Turn diameter - 17.5 m, 689 in
0-40 kph/0-24.85 mph - <12 sec
POWER TRAIN & SUSPENSION
Engine - 350 hp (250 kW) Catepillar 3126HEUI
Transmission - 6+1 speeds Allison World 3066P
Transfer case - 2-speed
Differentials - Self-locking limited slip
Tires - 1200R20 XML with run-flat
Towability - By similar vehicle with standard towbar
Hull - Welded ballistic steel monocoque
Suspension - 8-wheel, independent, Hydropneumatic with height control
Drivetrain - Full-time 4WD (rear) with selectable 8WD
ABS - Power air brakes with 6-channel ABS
Inflation System - Central tire inflation system
Paint - CARC white (Interior), CARC green (exterior)
EQUIPMENT
On Vehicle - Crew weapons and ammunition; Personal kits, water and rations; Tools, camouflage nets, etc.
Supplementary - Hydraulic capstan self-recovery winch, optional to front or rear, mounted on roof behind driver, ATGM wire cutters
Specialist - Front-mounted, hydraulically controlled, light obstacle moving blade
Communication & Land Navigation - SINCGARS VHF & Harris HF radios, Vehicle intercom system, GPS/digital compass integrated land navigation system
ARMAMENT
Primary - M242 Bushmaster 25mm cannon
Secondary - C6 7.62mm co-axial machine gun
Supplementary - Mag58 turret top MG in swing mount; 76mm smoke grendade dischargers
FIRE SUPPRESSION
Automatic and manual activation
2-shot system
FM-200 in crew area
HFE-125 (FE25) in engine bay
VISION
Driver - 3 M17 periscopes; Thermal viewing aid; Rear view mirors (stowable)
Commander - DIM36 sight with thermal display; GEN III image intensifier; 8 M27 periscopes
Gunner - DTAS day/thermal sight; Through-sight THALES; 1 M27 periscope (left facing)
Crew Compartment - 1 vision block (rear ramp)
DOORS & HATCHES
6 Total -
1 rear ramp with troop door
1 driver's hatch (forward, LS)
1 commander's hatch (turret)
1 gunner's hatch (turret)
2 air sentry hatches (rear roof)
SYSTEMS
Climate Control System - Air conditioning; Diesel-fired crew heater; Fresh air ventilation
Situational Awareness System - LCD display/control in troop area; Comera co-axial to main weapon; Access to driver's thermal image; Access to gunner's thermal image; Input/output feature
Laser Warning System - Automatic warning against common battlefield laser threats; Driver and commander's display
Battlefield Contaminants - GID-3 chemical detetor; Individuals ventrilated respirators
Electical System - 24 volt (negative ground, MIL-SPEC system); Suppressed radio interference; MIL-STD 280A alternator; Dual banks of isolated sealed lead acid batteries (automative, auxiliary); Standard 500A slace receptacle; On-board battery chargers; Solar powered battery desulphation; Near-silent auxillary power unit (APU) for silent watch