It is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle built by General Dynamics Land Systems and used by the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. Three U.S. Marine LAV-25s in Panama during Operation Just Cause.

The LAV III is the third generation of the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) family of armored personnel carriers built by General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada (GDLS-C), a London, Ontario, based subsidiary of General Dynamics.

The LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle combines speed, maneuverability and firepower to perform a variety of functions for the U.S. Marine Corps, including security, command and control, reconnaissance...

The Cadillac Gage LAV-300, originally named the V-300, [2] is a family of American light armored vehicles (LAVs) including up to 15 configurations. It was originally created and designed by CG as a private venture project.

In the US Nomenclature, "LAV" refers to Light Armored Vehicle", 25 referring to the calber of the main gun, a 25 mm M242 Chain Gun. In 1982, The pentagon requirement was met by several proposition, the most seducing one being GM Defense's own proposal.

The LAV-25 is a key component of the LAV II series, an amphibious eight-wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicle manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems and in service with the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army.

Aug 7, 2017 · Fast, lightly armored and armed with a Bushmaster chain gun, the LAV acts as the marines’ cavalry, scouting ahead of other friendly forces and seeking out the enemy. Over the past thirty-five...

Jan 16, 2013 · Suspension (8) wheel independent. Capable of fording streams, rivers, and inland water ways with minimal preparation.

The LAV-25 eight-wheeler is classified as a light armoured reconnaissance vehicle. Its drivable characteristics allow it to be driven both on and off road, while its inherent amphibious nature allows it to traverse water.

The LAV 6, sometimes written as LAV 6.0 or LAV VI, is the fourth generation of LAV, and is based on the LAV III. The first vehicles were delivered in 2013 and after testing entered service in 2016. [1] [2] [4] The Canadian Army plans to replace its entire LAV fleet of various LAV II and LAV III variants with the LAV 6. The vehicle is being ...