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LAV Ambulance (LAV-A)

The Foreign Military Sales LAV Ambulance (LAV-A) is a Type II chassis equipped with two folding litter assemblies capable of transporting casualties and its crew from tactical situations under full armor protection. The LAV-A is designed to accommodate essential medical equipment and supplies, including a patient oxygen system, to provide emergency medical treatment to the casualties. It comes with the self recovery winch and air conditioning.

Specifications

Crew - Three:
  • Driver
  • Commander
  • Medical Assistant

Occupants:

  • Eight ambulatory casualties (sitting)
  • Five ambulatory and two litter borne casualties
Dimensions:


  • Combat Weight - 29025 lb
  • Weight - 25312 lb
  • Length - 260.43 inches
  • Height - 92.98 inches


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