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Gary O’Brien, Capture Manager with General Dynamics Land – Systems Canada, explained the company would present a modified version of the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) 6.0, similar to those in use by the Canadian military, O’Brien explained the vehicle combines LAV chassis with a purpose-built ACV demonstrator unit, has successfully completed initial testing by the USMC Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch.First I had never heard of the designation LAV 6.0 and a very big second is that I hadn't heard that the vehicle had completed test at AVTB.
I'm not sure of what to make of this. An improved LAV 6.0 that has been made amphibious? I wonder what physical changes were made. Could this be a token effort and they realize that they either have more time to come up with a better solution or are they outright betting against this vehicle ever making it into service?
I don't see this comparing to Patria ,LAV is an licence made Piranha II and III some 4+ decades old.You can tweek it all you want but would be wise to get a Licence on something more modern like Piranha V as we all know US has long ago lost knowhow to develop its own .
ReplyDeleteNot sure about amphibious use for the USMC, but Canadian army LAV 3's are being upgraded to the LAV 6 spec. More armour protection, more powerful engine, and the 25mm stays the same. New vehicle weight will be in the 55,000 lb range. The original LAVs were around 36,000 lbs.
ReplyDeleteI suspect some of this is Gen Dyn Canada trying to flog more business.
Solomon. There is an american fighting along side with the Seps in Ukraine.
ReplyDeleteAn interview with him
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=buCojzrVEwc#t=20
I heard there were at least 7 others 2 of them being former marines.
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/news/releases/2014/vehicle_armour.html
ReplyDeleteHow many does it seat?
ReplyDeleteAlways room for one more?
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