Light Armored Vehicles

MOBILE ELECTRONIC WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM (MEWSS)

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:

  • Two-way communications
  • Data collection
  • Locating and positioning of enemy forces
  • Jamming and intercepting enemy communications
  • Mobility equal to supported 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

 

EQUIPMENT:

  • Provisions for PLRS (Position Location Reporting System)
  • Land Vehicle Navigation System (GYRO Stabilized)
  • Vehicle and Shore power Capabilities (24VDC and 110/VAC)

Electronic Jamming System (AN/ULQ19):

  • log periodic antenna and whip antennae
  • 37 ft. telescopic mast - 360° rotatable
  • mast control system w/BITE

Directional Finder (DF) System (AN/PRD-10):

  • receiver, processor/controller, DF (antenna & mast)

Two Acquisition Receivers (WJ-8618B):

  • omnidirectional antenna

Communication Radio System:


  • intercom system (multiplex)
  • radios (RT-524A, RT-246, AN/GRC-213, AN/PRC-68)

Two Air Conditioning Systems:

  • engine driven compressor; 28,000 BTU/hr. system
  • electrically-powered 3,000 BTU/hr. (radio rack unit)

PERSONNEL (4/5)

  • Driver
  • Commander/Supervisor
  • Electronic Support Measure Operator
  • Electronic Countermeasure Operator

AIR TRANSPORTABILITY:

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

TOWABILITY:

  • Only towed by Recovery or Logistics Vehicles

FIRE SUPPRESSION:

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

NBC SYSTEM:

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

SELF-RECOVERY WINCH:

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

ATGM WIRE CUTTER:

  • (1) at driver

PAINT:

  • Interior Sea foam green
  • CARC-exterior camouflage pattern

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24 volts negative 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)

FEATURES:

SIZE/WEIGHT

  • Length 259 in.
  • Width 98.4 in.
  • Height 104.5 in.
  • Curb weight 26,300 lb.
  • Gross weight (max.) 28,200

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%

DOORS/HATCHES:

  • (2) rear overlapping
  • (2) rear roof
  • (1) driver
  • (1) vehicle commander
  • (1) winch

ARMAMENT:

Self defense:

  • Pintle mount for M240E machine gun

Ancillary:

  • (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

Crew Compartment:

  • (3) vision block MIL-B-11352