The LAV III was designed as a response to a growing customer need for greater payload and
protection levels. Since being introduced, the LAV III fleet has been sold to various customers in
a wide range of variants. To date, over 4,200 vehicles have been ordered, with the majority being
Strykers for the United States Army.
LAV III
LAV III
ABOUT THE VEHICLE FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Strategic, operational and SIZE/WEIGHT ARMAMENT
tactical mobility Length - 6.98 m, 275 in Primary - M242 Bushmaster 25mm cannon
Width - 2.83 m, 111.5 in Secondary - C6 7.62mm co-axial machine gun
Height - ˜3 m, 118 in Supplementary - Mag58 turret top MG in swing
Ballistic, chemical and (for air transport) - 2.69 m, 106 in mount, 76mm smoke grenade dischargers
optical protection (active and Air transportability - C-130
GVWR - 20,459 kg, 45,104 lbs FIRE SUPPRESSION
passive)
Automatic and manual activation
PERFORMANCE @ GVM 2-shot system
Capacity to transport and Speed - 100+ kph, 62 mph FM-200 in crew area
support an infantry section Range - 450+ kph, 280 mph HFE-125 (FE25) in engine bay
Trench crossing - 2 m, 79 in
Vertical step - 60 cm, 24 in
Effective firepower to defeat Grade - 60%
VISION
soft and armored targets Side slope - 30% Driver - 3 M17 periscopes, Thermal viewing
Turn diameter - 17.5 m, 689 in aid, Rear view mirrors (stowable)
0-40 kph/0-24.85 mph - <12 sec Commander - DIM36 sight with thermal
Supportability and affordability display, Gen III image intensifier, 8 M27
POWER TRAIN & SUSPENSION periscopes
Battlefield survivability to carry Gunner - DTAS day/thermal sight, Through-
Engine - 350 hp (250 kW) Caterpillar 3126HEUI sight THALES, 1 M27 periscope (left facing)
out combat missions Transmission - 6+1 speed Allison World 3066P Crew Compartment - 1 vision block (rear
Transfer case - 2-speed ramp)
Differentials - Self-locking limited slip
Growth potential for future Tires - 1200R20 XML with run-flat
Towability - By similar vehicle with
DOORS & HATCHES
combat systems
standard towbar 1 rear ramp with troop door
Hull - Welded ballistic steel monocoque 1 driver’s hatch (forward, LS)
8-wheel, independent, hydropneumatic 1 commander’s hatch (turret)
suspension with height control 1 gunner’s hatch (turret)
Full-time 4WD (rear) with selectable 8WD 2 air sentry hatches (rear roof)
Power air brakes with 6-channel ABS
Central tire inflation system SYSTEMS
Paint - CARC white (Interior),
CARC green (exterior) Climate Control System - Air conditioning,
Diesel-fired crew heater, Fresh air ventilation
Situational Awareness System - LCD
EQUIPMENT display/control in troop area, Camera co-
On Vehicle - Crew weapons and ammunition, axial to main weapon, Access to driver’s
Personal kits, water and rations, Tool, thermal image, Access to gunner’s thermal
camouflage nets, etc. image, Input/output features
Supplementary - Hydraulic capstan self-recovery Laser Warning System - Automatic
winch, operable to the front or rear, mounted on warning against common battlefield laser
roof behind driver, ATGM wire cutters threats, Driver and commander’s displays
Specialist - Front-mounted, hydraulically Battlefield Contaminants - GID-3 chemical
controlled, light obstacle moving blade detector, Individual ventilated respirators
Communication & Land Navigation - Electrical System - 24 volt, negative
SINCGARS VHF & Harris HF radios, Vehicle ground, MIL-SPEC system, Suppressed
intercom system, GPS/digital compass radio interference, MIL-STD 280A
integrated land navigation system alternator, Dual banks of isolated sealed
lead acid batteries (automotive, auxiliary),
Standard 500A slave receptacle, On-board
battery chargers, Solar powered battery
desulphation, Near-silent auxiliary power
unit (APU) for silent watch
