Mar 20, 2025 · The LAV 700 features state-of-the-art digital command and control architecture, including health and usage monitoring systems. The self-sealing fuel tanks, energy attenuating seats, add-on armour and scalable ballistic protection add to the increased survivability of the General Dynamics Land Systems double-VTM hull.

The LAV III was designed to produce a very low and very compact structure to minimize radar and IR-signatures. The LAV III also uses heat-absorbing filters to provide temporary protection against thermal imaging (TIS), image intensifiers and infrared cameras (IR).

Nov 11, 2021 · The U.S.Army Futures Command has released new footage from Project Convergence 21 that shows a test of a new Canadian-made LAV 700 combat vehicle.

LAV 700 features a high-performance engine, driveline and suspension for unmatched mobility, and the patented Double-VTM hull, coupled with add-on defensive measures for mission-con gurable protection.

Mar 6, 2024 · Powered by a new 711 hp Caterpillar C13 turbocharged diesel engine, the LAV 700 maintains the driveline and independent hydropneumatic suspension system from the LAV 6.0. Its conception, which allows for adjustable ground clearance and includes a central tire inflation system, contributes to its ability to reach speeds exceeding 110 km/h and a ...

Nov 12, 2021 · According to a video released by the United States Department of Defense on November 2, 2021, recorded during the Project Convergence 21 exercise, the U.S. Army has conducted firing tests with a LAV 700 8x8 armored vehicle fitted with a turret armed with a 50mm XM913 Bushmaster automatic cannon.

Apr 28, 2023 · With a large-format hull, a 700hp engine coupled to the latest generation 33T driveline and suspension, over 11T of payload, and cutting edge sensor and data integration, the LAV 700 is suited to...

The LAV 700 is a 32-ton class, highly protected, wheeled armored vehicle developed on the basis of the Canadian Army LAV 6.0 armored vehicle. The add-on armor kits provide outstanding protection against ballistic threats which along the self-sealing fuel tanks, energy attenuating seating and double V-hull provide increased survivability.

Mar 11, 2024 · The LAV-700 “Desert Viper” represents a quantum leap in the world of armored vehicles, as it offers an exceptional combination of protection, power and versatility. This vehicle will be a valuable addition to military forces that seek to …

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 ...