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 Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) is a series of armoured vehicles built by General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada (GDLS-C), a London, Ontario -based subsidiary of General Dynamics. It is a license-produced version of the Mowag Piranha.

Mar 20, 2025 · The LAV III Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was designed as a response to a growing customer need for greater payload and protection levels. Since being introduced, the LAV III APC fleet has been sold to various customers in a wide range of variants.

Feb 10, 2021 · Capable of speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on roads, the LAV III gives the commander more options in both combat and non-combat situations. The LAV III is powered by a water-cooled, 6 cylinder, 350 horsepower, turbo-charged …

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).

The LAV III was designed as a response to a growing customer need for greater payload and protection levels. Since being introduced, the LAV III fleet has been sold to various customers in a wide range of variants. To date, over 4,200 vehicles have been ordered, with the majority being Strykers for the United States Army.

LAV III Light Armoured Vehicle. Responding to a growing customer need for greater payload and protection levels the LAV III was designed.

The LAV III, originally named the Kodiak by the Canadian Army, is the third generation of the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) family of infantry fighting vehicles built by General Dynamics Land Systems, first entering service in 1999. The original concept of the LAV is based upon the Swiss MOWAG Piranha IIIH 8x8.

The LAV III is the last derivative of the combat proven USMC LAV armored vehicle to be in active service well into the 21st century. It has been designed to provide enhanced survivability thanks to an increased armor and mobility as well as the capability to accommodate new weapon systems.

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.