L Land Vehicles
The driver's viewing
aid has been upgraded
with new camera
Though much of the turret
has been retained, blast
attenuating seats
have been
incorporated
New electrical and
upgraded sensors
throughout the LAV
have led to a new
electrical and control
strategy
LAVs in Afghanistan
carried far more
kit than originally
intended. The 6.0
has added 3 storage
bins, two on one side,
one on the other,
for bulk items
To maintain mobility
with the added weight,
the CAT diesel engine was
increased from 350 to 450
horsepower
The double V hull greatly
increased protection but
added significant
weight, requiring
a new drive train
(though some
components of the
chassis were reused)
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