GDLS-Canada LAV 6.0 ACSV
Type: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Canada
Manufacturer: General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada
First Deployed: 2018
Overview
Canadian-built 8x8 wheeled armored combat vehicle representing backbone of Canadian Army mechanized forces and major export success. LAV 6.0 represents latest evolution of LAV III with increased protection, improved suspension, modular armor, 450 hp engine. Variants include infantry fighting vehicle, command post, ambulance, engineer, reconnaissance. Features 25mm chain gun, 7.62mm coaxial, capacity for infantry section. Production ongoing for Canadian Army and export customers including Saudi Arabia. Domestic Canadian production provides industrial base and employment. Combat-proven in Afghanistan. Critical for Canadian Army mobility and protection. Wheeled configuration provides strategic mobility superior to tracked vehicles. LAV 6.0 ACSV (Armored Combat Support Vehicle) variants expanding capabilities beyond basic infantry carrier.
Technical Specifications
| type | 8x8 Armored Combat Vehicle |
|---|---|
| armament | 25mm M242 Bushmaster, 7.62mm coaxial MG, smoke launchers |
| variants | Infantry, Command Post, Ambulance, Engineering, Reconnaissance |
| protection | Double-V hull, modular add-on armor, IED protection kit |
Operators
- Canada (Canadian Army)
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