GDLS-Canada LAV 6.0 ACSV

GDLS-Canada LAV 6.0 ACSV

Type: ifv

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

type8x8 Armored Combat Vehicle
armament25mm M242 Bushmaster, 7.62mm coaxial MG, smoke launchers
variantsInfantry, Command Post, Ambulance, Engineering, Reconnaissance
protectionDouble-V hull, modular add-on armor, IED protection kit

Operators

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