The LAV-C2 is an all-terrain, all-weather vehicle with night capabilities. The LAV-CC is a Type I raised roof chassis outfitted with communication stations that allows the Unit Commander the capability to command, control and communicate (C3) the activities of his forces under full armored protection. This mobile command station provides field commanders with all necessary resources to control and coordinate light armored units in all assigned roles. It is air transportable via C-130, C-141, C-5 and CH-53 E. When combat loaded there are 200 ready rounds and 800 stowed rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. There are 8 ready rounds and 8 stowed rounds of smoke grenades. The vehicle can be made fully amphibious within 3 minutes.
Marine Corps Inventory: 50
Unit Replacement Cost: $650,000
Specifications
FEATURES:
SIZE/WEIGHT
- Length 253.5 in.
- Width 98.4 in.
- Height 110.0 in.
- Curb weight 23,980 lb.
- Gross weight (max.) 28,200 lb.
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%
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:
- AN/VIC-2 Intercom System
- (4) VHF SINCGARS Radios
- (1) UHF Radio AN/VRC-83
- (1) UHF Position Location Reporting System
- (1) HF Radio AN/GRC-213
- (7) Antenna
DOORS/HATCHES:
- (2) rear without center post
- (2) rear roof
- (1) driver
- (1) battalion commander
- (1) vehicle commander
- (1) winch
ARMAMENT:
Self Defense:
- M240E 7.62mm Machine Gun
Ancillary Weapon:
- (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
Vechicle Commander:
- (5) M-17 periscopes
- (1) night vision AN/VVS-2(V)4
Battalion Commander:
- (8) M-17 periscopes
Radio Operators:
- (2) uplook periscopes
Staff Member
- (3) vision blocks MIL-B-11352
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24 volts positive 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)
AMPHIBIOUS:
- Capable of fording streams, rivers, and inland water ways with minimal preparation.
PAINT:
- CARC-interior sea foam green
- CARC-exterior camouflage pattern
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
ATGM WIRE CUTTER:
- (1) in front of driver's hatch
TOWABILITY:
- Only towed by Recovery or Logistics Vehicles
SHELTER:
- Adaptor for GP medium tent
FIRE SUPPRESSION:
- Halon 1301 (manual system in crew & engine compartments)
NBC SYSTEM:
- M8A1 ventilated face mask system
- M43A1 detector/alarm system
EQUIPMENT:
- Self-recovery Winch - Hydraulic (front-mounted 15,000 lb. dynamic pull)
AIR TRANSPORTABILITY:
- (1) C-130
- (2) C-141
- (5) C-5A
- (1) CH-53E (helicopter lift)
LASER RANGE FINDER:
- AN/GVS-5 hand-held includes power connector
EXTERNAL POWER CONNECTOR:
- External connector 28VDC/110VAC
HIGH IDLE KIT:
- Manual setting for 1200 rpm
COMMUNICATIONS RACK:
- Stainless steel
