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 ...

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.

May 27, 2019 · The LAV 6.0 is a refinement of the lessons gained from a decade of experience in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Over 350 of its predecessor, the LAV III, were damaged during the mission, three dozen beyond repair, from small arms, rocket-propelled grenades, and improvised explosive devices.

Feb 10, 2021 · The Canadian Army’s Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III fleet have been replaced with the LAV 6.0 as the Army’s primary infantry fighting vehicle. With enhanced protection, mobility and firepower, this upgraded all-weather vehicle can be used on most types of terrain.

Jun 15, 2020 · LAV 6.0 features an eight-wheel, independent, hydro-pneumatic suspension with height adjustable mechanism. It also boasts one-speed transfer case, limited slip differentials, and full-time four wheel drive with selectable eight wheel drive.

Feb 10, 2021 · The light armoured vehicle (LAV) III is a well-protected, all weather vehicle that can be used at night and during the day, through battlefield smoke, and on most types of terrain.

Oct 27, 2024 · As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated on September 22, 2023, during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, Canada will invest $650 million over three years to provide Ukraine with 50 armored combat support vehicles manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada.

The LAV 6.0 was the designation given by the Canadian Army to its enhanced LAV III platform, upgraded specifically to respond to requirements emerging from a decade of in-theatre experience in ...

Oct 20, 2023 · National Defence and the CAF were able to advance this procurement to a faster timeline, which is good news for CAF members. The new fleet of ACSVs will all be based on the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) 6.0 and will replace the …

Aug 23, 2018 · The LAV UP, also known as LAV 6.0, project is expected to push their operational life to 2035. That effectively was set in motion in November 2008 when the Department of National Defence (DND) confirmed that it wanted to combine three programs into one general set of upgrades to all armoured vehicles.