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. …

Manufacturer: General Dynamics Land Systems. The LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle combines speed, maneuverability and firepower to perform a variety of functions for the U.S. Marine …

LAV 25 conducting recon in Iraq. The United States Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalions, or LAR Battalions, are fast and mobilized armored terrestrial reconnaissance units …

LAV-25s were often used as transports to evacuate US citizens and protect the U.S. Embassy or Montrovia. In 1996-97, LAV-25s of MEU participated in evacuation missions in Liberia, Zaire, …

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 Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) is an armored vehicle program initiated by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to replace the aging LAV-25 family of vehicles, which has …

Oct 22, 2020 · A LAV-25. This vehicle holds six grunts, and packs a 25mm Bushmaster cannon. (USMC photo) Each Marine division has a battalion of LAVs, and they’re usually a mix of …

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 …

Jan 16, 2013 · Suspension (8) wheel independent. Capable of fording streams, rivers, and inland water ways with minimal preparation.

Feb 13, 2019 · The LAV-25 eight-wheeled vehicle is classified as a light armored reconnaissance vehicle. Its wheeled nature allows it to traverse both on-road and off while an inherent …