Light Armored Vehicles



LAV COMMAND & CONTROL (LAV-C²)
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 [LAV-25][LAV-AT][LAV-C²][LAV-M][LAV-R][LAV-L][LAV-MEWSS][LAV-AD]

Mission:

The LAV-C ²is a Type I raised roof chassis outfitted with communication stations that allows the Unit Commander the capability to command, control and communicate (C3) the activities of his forces under full armored protection.

FEATURES:

SIZE/WEIGHT

  • Length 253.5 in.
  • Width 98.4 in.
  • Height 110.0 in.
  • Curb weight 23,980 lb.
  • Gross weight (max.) 28,200 lb.

PERFORMANCE @ GVW

  • Maximum speed 62 mph
  • Swim speed 6 mph
  • Maximum range 410 miles
  • Minimum turn diameter 51 ft.
  • Maximum trench crossing 81 in.
  • Maximum grade 60%
  • Maximum side slope 30%

 

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:

  • AN/VIC-2 Intercom System
  • (4) VHF SINCGARS Radios
  • (1) UHF Radio AN/VRC-83
  • (1) UHF Position Location Reporting System
  • (1) HF Radio AN/GRC-213
  • (7) Antenna

DOORS/HATCHES:

  • (2) rear without center post
  • (2) rear roof
  • (1) driver
  • (1) battalion commander
  • (1) vehicle commander
  • (1) winch

ARMAMENT:

Self Defense:

  • M240E 7.62mm Machine Gun

Ancillary Weapon:

  • (2) M257 Smoke Grenade Launchers

Ammunition:

Ready:
  • (8) L8A1 Smoke Grenades
  • 200 Rounds 7.62mm
Stowed:
  • (8) L8A1 Smoke Grenades
  • 800 rounds 7.62mm

VISION:

 

Driver:

  • (3) M-17 periscopes
  • (1) night vision AN/VVS-2(V)4

 

Vehicle Commander:

  • (5) M-17 periscopes
  • (1) night vision AN/VVS-2(V)4

Battalion Commander:

  • (8) M-17 periscopes

Radio Operators:

  • (2) up look periscopes

Staff Member

  • (3) vision blocks MIL-B-11352

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24 volts positive ground

  • Waterproof
  • Radio suppressed system
  • Wiring, connectors, breakers, harnesses IAW MIL-STD's
  • MIL-STD 220amp alternator
  • (4) batteries per MS 35000 (500 amp slave receptacle)

AMPHIBIOUS:

  • Capable of fording streams, rivers, and inland water ways with minimal preparation.

PAINT:

  • CARC-interior sea foam green
  • CARC-exterior camouflage pattern

POWER TRAIN & SUSPENSION

  • Engine 275 hp Detroit Diesel 6V53T
  • Transmission Allison MT653 (5 speeds forward - 1 reverse)
  • Transfer case (1)
  • Differentials (4) automotive, (1) water drive
  • Suspension (8) wheel independent.
  • Full time 4 wheel (rear)
  • Selective 8 wheel drive
  • Power steering
  • Power brakes
  • Selective water drive

Water drive:

  • (2) propellers
  • (4) rudders

ATGM WIRE CUTTER:

  • (1) in front of driver's hatch

TOWABILITY:

  • Only towed by Recovery or Logistics Vehicles

SHELTER:

  • Adaptor for GP medium tent

FIRE SUPPRESSION:

  • Halon 1301 (manual system in crew & engine compartments)

NBC SYSTEM:

  • M8A1 ventilated face mask system
  • M43A1 detector/alarm system
EQUIPMENT:
  • Self-recovery Winch - Hydraulic (front-mounted 15,000 lb. dynamic pull)

AIR TRANSPORTABILITY:

  • (1) C-130
  • (2) C-141
  • (5) C-5A
  • (1) CH-53E (helicopter lift)

LASER RANGE FINDER:
  • AN/GVS-5 hand-held includes power connector

EXTERNAL POWER CONNECTOR:

  • External connector 28VDC/110VAC

HIGH IDLE KIT:

  • Manual setting for 1200 rpm

COMMUNICATIONS RACK:

  • Stainless steel