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How much does an LAV 25 cost?
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| Last Contracts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qnt | Value | Unit cost |
| 1837 | $2.400.000.000 | $1,306,478 |
| 32 | $45.000.000 | $1,406,250 |
| Average Unit Cost: | $2,022,154 |
How thick is the armor on the LAV?
The LAV-25 is a lightly armored vehicle. The base model is protected by light gauge high hardness steel armor (MIL-A-46100), varying in nominal thickness from 4.71 mm to 9.71 mm.
Is the LAV-25 amphibious?
There are 8 ready rounds and 8 stowed rounds of smoke grenades. A supplementary M240E1 7.62mm machine gun can be pintle-mounted at the commander’s station in the turret. The LAV-25 is fully amphibious with a maximum of 3 minutes preparation.
Do Marines use Bradleys?
The Bradley’s suspension system has also been used on upgraded versions of the U.S. Marines’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle.
What is an LAV-25 Light armored vehicle?
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, reconnaissance and assault. Able to operate on land and in water, carry communications equipment and provide a weapons platform.
What is the difference between the M2 Bradley and the LAV-25?
The M2 and the LAV-25 are used for primarily the same purposes by two different branches; the United States Army uses the M2 Bradley and the United States Marine Corps uses the LAV-25. This guide compares the general properties of these two light tanks.
How many new Stryker differentials does PM LAV have?
In February, PM LAV signed a memorandum of agreement with the SBCT PMO located at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Mich., for 44 new Stryker differentials at no cost to support the LAV modifications.
Are the LAV-25s showing their age?
The Marines upgraded the LAV-25 fleet to the A2 standard in the 2000s, but the vehicles are now showing their age and need replacing.