LAV-C & LAV-D (7 + 7 pcs)

SKU: US-630

$6.00

2 in stock

Description

The LAV-25 (Light Armored Vehicle) is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle used by the United States Marine Corps. It was built by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and is based on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha I 8×8 family of armored fighting vehicles. It entered service with the Marines in 1983. LAVs first saw combat during the Invasion of Panama in 1989, and continued service in the Gulf War, Iraq War, and the War in Afghanistan. They are 4-wheel drive (rear wheels) transferable to 8-wheel drive. They are also amphibious but are limited to non-surf bodies of water. While engaged in amphibious operations, the maximum speed is approximately 7.5 mph using equipped propellers. Typical land speeds are approximately 62.5 mph in either 4- or 8-wheel drive. The LAV-C or “command” is a variant with a raised roof to accommodate several VHF, UHF and HF radios. It is armed with a pintle-mounted M240E1/G machine gun, and carries 1,000 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition. Generally referred to as the C2 (“C-square” or “C-two”). The LAV-D (Air Defense) also known as the LAV-AD is a variant fitted with an electric turret mounting a General Dynamics GAU-12 Equalizer 25 mm (0.984 in) 5-barreled Gatling cannon, and two missile pods each with 4× FIM-92 Stinger missiles for Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) duties. Capacity for 990 rounds of 25 mm ammunition, and 16 (including 8 reload rounds) FIM-92 Stinger missiles.

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Weight 0.03125 lbs

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