LAV-300, a state-of-the-art 6x6 wheeled armored vehicle, reaches speeds of 65 mph (105 km/hr) and accelerates from zero to 20 mph (32 km/hr) in less than 10 seconds. The body is constructed of ballistic steel plate that defeats multiple hits by 7.62-mm ammunition. The fully amphibious LAV-300 is outfitted to customer specifications. The LAV-300 is available in a variety of configurations, including a 90-mm turreted version.This system, produced by Textron Marine and Land Systems Division, is not used by the US military, although it is available for Foreign Military Sales.
Specifications | |
Name | V-300 Commando |
Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) +9-10 troops |
Combat Weight | 32,000 lb. |
Hull length | 21 ft |
Width | 8 ft 4 in |
Height | 6 ft 6 in |
Ground Clearance | 14 in |
Track Width | none |
Main Armament | Cockrill Mk 3 90mm /36 cal rifled gun with 39 rounds |
Secondary Armament | 7.62mm coaxial machine gun with 400 rounds, 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun with 200 rounds |
Sensors and Fire Control | 8 power monocular sight and 1 power periscope for gunner, 3 vision blocks for commander |
Armor | CADLOY ballistic steel plate, proof against 7.62mm ball ammunition (vision blocks and periscopes hardened to same level |
Power Plant | Cummins VT-504 270-hp liquid cooled turbocharged V-8 diesel engine. |
Suspension | 6x6 wheels (6 driving wheels- 2 wheel steering front axle has solid beam
on trailing arms. Rear axles have independent trailing arm with coil springs and 1 shock absorber |
Speed | 92 mph, water 3 mph driven by wheels range 435 miles |
Obstacle Clearance | Vertical 2 ft gradient 60%, amphibious |