Light Armored Vehicles

LAV Recovery (LAV - R)

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:

This vehicle is be capable of safely up righting overturned LAVs while minimizing additional damage. The vehicle is capable of towing a disabled LAV with suspension damage.

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

 

FEATURES:

SIZE/WEIGHT

Length:
  • (crane forward) 256.0 in.
  • (crane aft) 290.40 in.
Height:
  • (crane forward) 106.0 in
  • (crane aft) 109.0
Weight:
  • Curb weight 24,980 lb.
  • Gross weight (max.) 27,920 lb.

PERFORMANCE @ GVW

  • Maximum speed 62 mph
  • Swim speed 6 mph
  • Power to weight ratio 19.4 hp/T
  • Mazimum range 410 miles
  • Minimum turn diameter 51 ft.
  • Maximum trench crossing 81 in.
  • Maximum grade 60%
  • Maximum side slope 30%

AIR TRANSPORTABILITY:

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

FIRE SUPPRESSION:

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

TOWABILITY:

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

ATGM WIRE CUTTER:

  • (1) at driver

NBC SYSTEM:

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

PAINT:

  • CARC-interior light green
  • CARC-exterior camouflage pattern

AMPHIBIOUS:

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

DOORS/HATCHES:

  • Overlapping rear doors
  • Rigger's hatch with left & right covers
  • Commander's hatch
  • Driver's hatch
  • Engine compartment hatch & grills
  • Front stowage compartment hatch

 

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