KIT : TRUMPETER LAV-M
SKALA : 35
MARKING : US MARINES WITH NATO CAMO
SEJARAH
Bermula dari pembinaan program Light Armor Vehicle 25 PIRANHA, antara versi yang dibangunkan adalah versi pembawa mortar 81mm yang digunakan sebagai platform senjata bantuan/sokongan unit infantri.
LAV-M juga dilengkapi dengan senjata 7.62mm dan mampu dibawa dengan pesawat C-130 Hercules. Digunakan secara meluas oleh pasukan U.S Marin dan pihak ATM dikatakan pernah menilai kenderaan berperisai ini.
Specifications
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POWER TRAIN & SUSPENSION
- Engine 275 hp Detroit Diesel 6V53T
- Transmission Allison MT653 (5 speeds forward - 1 reverse)
- Transfer case (1)
- Differentials (4) automotive, (1) water drive
- Suspension (8) wheel independent.
- Full time 4 wheel (rear)
- Selective 8 wheel drive
- Power steering
- Power brakes
- Selective water drive
Water drive:
- (2) propellers
- (4) rudders
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VISION:
Driver:
- (3) M-17 periscopes
- (1) night vision AN/VVS-2(V)4
Vehicle Commander:
- (5) M-17 periscopes
- (1) night vision AN/VVS-2 (V) 4
Crew Compartment:
- (2) vision block MIL-B-11352
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AIR TRANSPORTABILITY:
- (1) C-130
- (2) C-141
- (5) C-5A
- (1) CH-53E (helicopter lift)
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TOWABILITY:
- The only variants with the ability to tow are LAV-R and LAV-L.
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FIRE SUPPRESSION:
- Halon 1301 (manual system in crew & engine compartments)
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NBC SYSTEM:
- M8A1 ventilated face mask system
- M43A1 detector/alarm system
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AMPHIBIOUS:
- Capable of fording streams, rivers, and inland water ways with minimal preparation.
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ATGM WIRE CUTTER:
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PAINT:
- Interior sea foam green
- CARC-exterior camouflage pattern
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24 volts positive ground
- Waterproof
- Radio suppressed system
- Wiring, connectors, breakers, harnesses IAW MIL-STD's
- MIL-STD 220amp alternator
- (4) batteries per MS 35000 (500 amp slave receptacle)
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PERSONNEL:
- (5) total
- (1) driver
- (1) vehicle commander
- (3) mortar crew
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PERFORMANCE @ GVW
- Maximum speed 62 mph
- Swim speed 6 mph
- Mazimum range 410 miles
- Minimum turn diameter 51 ft.
- Maximum trench crossing 81 in.
- Maximum grade 60%
- Maximum side slope 30%
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FEATURES:
SIZE/WEIGHT
- Length 251.60 in.
- Width 98.4 in.
- Height 84.30 in.
- Curb weight 23,520 lb.
- Gross weight (max.) 26,720 lb.
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ARMAMENT:
Primary:
- M252 81mm mortar (360 degrees traverse)
Self Defense:
Ancillary:
- (2) M257 smoke grenade launchers
Ammunition:
Ready:
- (8) L8A1 smoke grenades
- 200 rounds 7.62mm
- (5) 81mm mortar rounds
Stowed:
- (8) L8A1 smoke grenades
- 800 rounds 7.62mm
- (94) rounds 81mm mortar plus 20 fuses
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COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:
- AN/VIC-2C Intercom System
- (2) VHF SINCGARS Radios
- (1) VHF Radio AN/PRC-68 (stowed)
- (1) UHF Position Location Reporting System
- (3) Antenna
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DOORS/HATCHES:
- (2) rear without center post
- (2) rear roof
- (1) driver
- (1) vehicle commander
- (1) winch
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SELF-RECOVERY WINCH
- Hydraulic (front-mounted 15,000 lbs. dynamic pull)
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ON VEHICLE EQUIPMENT:
- Tools, camouflage nets, utensils
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EQUIPMENT:
- Stowed baseplate & bipod for groundmounted mortar
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KIT
Aku memang berminat dengan kenderaan berperisa yang menggunakan tayar berbanding berunut ( berantai seperti M-113, MIFV, ). Trumpeter ada banyak mengeluarkan versi LAV-25 MOWAG Piranha ni. Dari versi asal ICV dengan turret meriam 25mm Bushmaster, command, recovery, dan Air Defense. Setelah penat meracun salah seorang sahabat aku untuk beli kit LAV-25, akhirnya dia memilih versi mortar. Yes!!!
Setelah berpenat lelah, nilah hasilnya. Tapi semasa pic ni diambil kit ni masih dikira tidak siap sepenuhnya. Aku lupa letak antena..hehehe
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