The LAV-25 (Light Armored Vehicle) is a member of the LAV II family. [4] It is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle built by General Dynamics Land Systems and used by the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army.

The United States Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalions, or LAR Battalions, are fast and mobilized armored terrestrial reconnaissance units that conduct reconnaissance-in-force (RIF) ahead of the battalion landing teams or division infantry forces.

The LAV-25 is a key component of the LAV II series, an amphibious eight-wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicle manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems and in service with the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army.

The LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle combines speed, maneuverability and firepower to perform a variety of functions for the U.S. Marine Corps, including security, command and control,...

Apr 16, 2019 · The Marine Corps plans to begin replacing its legacy Light Armored Vehicle with a modern Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle late in the next decade. The ARV will be highly mobile, networked ...

The LAV is an all-weather, all-terrain vehicle combining speed, maneuverability and firepower to fulfill a variety of missions. The LAV supports light armored reconnaissance Marines in...

Aug 7, 2017 · The LAV-25, the U.S. Marine Corps’ main armored reconnaissance vehicle, has its origins in an effort to develop a new, highly mobile strike force for the Middle East.

The LAV II is the second generation of the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) family. The LAV II is an 8×8 vehicle unlike the 6×6 Armoured Vehicle General Purpose, which is a LAV based on the Piranha I. The United States Marine Corps was the first user of the LAV II, which it …

Feb 20, 2024 · As America’s premier expeditionary force, the U.S. Marine Corps is typically the first deployed to trouble spots around the world. The Marines place a premium on light, hard-hitting equipment, and...

Feb 13, 2019 · Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the LAV-25 (Light Armored Vehicle 25) 8x8 Wheeled Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle. 1 x 25mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun.