Light Armored Vehicles

USMC LOGISTICS (LAV-L)

Use the following links to see 'Specs' on each variant.
 [LAV-25][LAV-AT][LAV-C²][LAV-M][LAV-R][LAV-L][LAV-MEWSS][LAV-AD]

Mission:

Provision of ammunition, rations and POL supplies required to sustain operations of forward LAV units.

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

 

ARMAMENT:

Self defense:

  • M240E 7.62mm machine gun

Ancilliary:

  • (2) M257 smoke grenade launchers

Ammunition:

Ready:
  • (8) L8A1 smoke grenades
  • 200 rounds 7.62mm
Stowed:
  • (8) L8A1 smoke grenades
  • 800 rounds 7.62mm

 

FEATURES:

SIZE/WEIGHT

  • Length 254.6 in.
  • Width 98.4 in.
  • Height 109.0 in. (reducible to 97 inches)
  • Curb weight 22,960 lb.
  • Combat weight 28,200 lb.
  • Payload 5240 lb.

PERSONNEL:

  • (3) total
  • (1) driver
  • (1) vehicle commander
  • (1) crew

AIR TRANSPORTABILITY:

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

TOWABILITY:

  • The only variants with the ability to tow are LAV-R and LAV-L.

FIRE SUPPRESSION:

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

NBC SYSTEM:

  • M8A1 ventilated face mask system
  • M43A1 detector/alarm system

AMPHIBIOUS:

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

ATGM WIRE CUTTER:

  • (1) at driver

PAINT:

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

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)

SELF-RECOVERY WINCH:

  • Hydraulic (front-mounted 15,000 lbs. dynamic pull)

PERFORMANCE @ GVW

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

EQUIPMENT:

  • Unobstructed level floor (89 in. x 57 in.)
  • Rear access for forklift & Standard pallets
  • Tie down points
  • restraining nets
  • Crew/cargo barrier

VISION:

Driver:

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

Vehicle Commander:

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

Crew Compartment:

  • (1) vision block MIL-B-11352

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:

  • AN/VIC-2C intercom system
  • (2) VHF SINCGARS radios
  • (1) VHF radio AN/PRC-68 (stowed)
  • (1) UHF position location reporting system
  • (3) antenna