The Long Range Patrol Vehicle (LRPV) is a 6x6 patrol vehicle that was used by the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The Long Range Patrol Vehicle (LRPV) is a six wheeled patrol vehicle used by the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). The SASR's first long ranged patrol vehicles were modified Series II Land Rovers.

The Special Air Service Regiment, officially abbreviated SASR though commonly known as the SAS, is a special forces unit of the Australian Army. Formed in 1957 as a company, it was modelled on the British SAS with which it shares the motto, "Who Dares Wins".

May 19, 2023 · The six-man SASR patrol - Bravo 3 - who was commanded by Sgt Bouillaut at the time, was tasked to monitor AQ movements during Operation Anaconda. The patrol held an observation post on high ground, overseeing a large section of the Shah-i …

“The replacement vehicle for SASR’s Afghanistan and Iraq workhorse, the Long Range Patrol Vehicle (LRPV) is to be named in honour of SASR Warrant Officer Class 2 David Nary who was killed in an accident during mission rehearsals on 06 November, 2005.

And one of the most unique such vehicles today is the Jaguar Rover Australia 6×6 Long Range Patrol Vehicle (LRPV). The LRPV has been the ground-transportation mainstay of the Australian SAS Regiment in both Iraq and Afghanistan during the past decade, and is widely respected by other SOF units across the globe.

The Land-Rover Series 2A (2.25 petrol) 109" G.S. Australian Army variant was the platform used by a Perth contractor to produce the SASR LRPVs. The LRPVs were delivered and at work as early as 1973 and it was modelled on the British SAS Pink Panther ( see website ).

Non-Shitty Weekend vehicle, this is an Australian Special Air Service Regiment soldiers in a 6x6 Land Rover 'Perentie' Long Range Patrol Vehicle, armed with a 40MM GMG and 7.62 FN MAG, early 2000's.

These original setup Series 2A LRPVs are seen in SASHC VM unit photos from 1973 onward, here on a Nullabor train. Originally worked 'in-service' without Roll Over Protection Steel (?) (ROPS) fitted. The front LRPV in the pic has no ROPS …

From 2003 the LRPV served in Iraq as part of Operation Falconer before returning to Afghanistan in 2005. In both Iraq and Afghanistan it was used extensively by the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) for insertions and patrolling activities.