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 Light Armored Vehicle-Logistics (LAV-L) or LAV-LOG (Logistics) modified to carry ammunition, rations and POL (petroleum, oil and lubricant) on the battlefield, assiting forward LAV units.

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,...

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 that conduct reconnaissance-in-force (RIF) ahead of the battalion landing teams or …

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-25 is an 8x8 amphibious reconnaissance armored vehicle designed and manufactured by the American Company General Dynamics Land Systems. The vehicle is mainly used by the United States Marine Corps.

Jun 26, 2019 · GM’s prototype was a license-built 8×8 amphibious takeoff on the Piranha family of armored fighting vehicles designed by the Swiss firm MOWAG. Funding shortfalls forced the Army to abandon its program, but the Marines ultimately purchased 758 LAVs.

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

The LAV-25 is an eight-wheeled amphibious reconnaissance vehicle used by the United States Marine Corps. It was built by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and is based on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha I 8×8 family of armored fighting vehicles.