POWER TRAIN & SUSPENSION

• Engine 275 hp Detroit Diesel 6V53T
• Transmission Allison MT653 (5 speeds forward - 1 reverse)
• Transfer case (1)
• Differentials (4) automotive, (2) 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

VISION

Driver:

• (3) Periscopes with 2 levels of laser protection
• Provisions to accommodate drivers thermal viewer

Commander:

• 6400 mil field of view
• (7) Periscopes with 2 levels of laser protection
• DIM 36 target acquisition sight
• Low light GEN II image I intensification
• Thermal sight remote display from Gunners DIM 36th

Gunner:

• (1) periscope with 2 levels of laser protection
• DIM 36th thermal target acquisition sight

Rear Doors:

• (2) vision blocks MIL-B-11352 with laser protection

TOWABILITY:

• The only variants with the ability to tow are the LAV-L and the LAV-R

AIR TRANSPORTABILITY:

• (1) C-130
• (2) C-141
• (5) C-5A
• (1) CH-53E (helicopter lift)

NBC SYSTEM:

• M8A1 ventilated face mask system
• M43A1 detector/alarm system

FIRE SUPPRESSION:

• Manual Halon 1301 in crew compartment and engine compartment

AMPHIBIOUS:

• Capable of fording streams, rivers, and inland water ways with minimal preparation.

ATGM WIRE CUTTER:

• (1) at driver

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)

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

• (2) VHF SINCGARS Radio
• (1) PCRS
• (3) VHF Radio AN/PRC-68 (stowed)
• (3) Antenna

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%

DOORS/HATCHES:

• (2) rear
• (2) rear roof
• (1) driver
• (1) gunner
• (1) vehicle commander
• (1) winch
• (1) side escape

ATGM WIRE CUTTER

• (2) 1 at driver and 1 at turret

PAINT

• Interior sea foam green
• CARC - exterior woodland camo pattern

ON VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

• Tools, Camouflage nets, Pioneer Tool

ARMAMENT

Primary

• M242 25mm chain gun

Secondary

• 7.62mm machine gun mounted coaxially to the main gun

Supplementary

• 7.62 mm machine gun (pintle mounted)

Ancillary

• Smoke grenades
• 2 clusters of 4 tubes each

Ammunition

Ready:

• 150 rounds of 25mm in primary bin
• 60 rounds of 25mm in secondary bin
• 440 rounds of 7.62mm in coaxial weapon bin
• 220 rounds of 7.62mm in pintle mounted machine gun
• 8 L8A1 smoke grenades

Stowed:

• 210 rounds of 25mm
• 660 rounds of 7.62mm
• (8) L8A1 grenades

HOT/COLD WEATHER OPERATION

• Fuel fired high capacity crew heater
• engine coolant preheater for -40° C cold start

NAVIGATION

• Digital compass system (DCS)
• Drivers display
• PLGR

EQUIPMENT

Self-recovery Winch

• Hydraulic (front-mounted 15,000 lbs. dynamic pull)