Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III

The Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III in action

The Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III can operate on most types of terrain.

Description

The Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III is a relatively-well protected, all‑weather vehicle that can be used on most types of terrain. The vehicle can ford hard-bottomed bodies of water to a depth of 1.5 metres. Capable of speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on roads, the LAV III gives the commander more options in both combat and non-combat situations.

The LAV III is powered by a water-cooled, 6 cylinder, 350 horsepower, turbo-charged diesel engine with an automatic transmission. The operator can select four or eight-wheel drive.

Variants

  • Command post vehicles
  • Engineer vehicles
  • Observation post vehicles
  • Infantry section carrier vehicles
  • Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided missile (TOW) under armour vehicles

Specifications

Weight

  • Basic weight: 13,702 kg
  • Combat load: 16,958 kg

Dimensions

  • Length: 6.98 m
  • Width:  2.71 m
  • Height: 2.81 m

Mobility

  • On-road speed: 100 km/h
  • Off-road speed: 70 km/h
  • On-road range: 450 km
  • Off road range: 350 km
  • Maximum grade: 60%
  • Side slope: 30%
  • Ditch cross: 2 m

Fuel

  • Type: F-54 Diesel DF-2
  • Capacity: 200 L
  • Consumption: 0.40 L/km

Capabilities

  • Arctic: No
  • Add-on armour: Yes

Crew

  • Personnel: 3
  • Passengers: 7

Weapons

  • M242 25-mm Bushmaster cannon
  • C9A2 5.56-mm light machine gun
  • C6 7.62-mm coaxial, medium machine gun
  • 76-mm multi-barrel grenade dispenser