The LAV III is a modern, eight-wheeled armoured vehicle used by the Canadian Army to transport troops and support combat operations. It combines speed, mobility, and strong protection with advanced weapons systems.
The LAV III played a key role in Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, where it proved effective in demanding conditions.
Used by Canada: 1999 to 2019
Maximum speed: 100 km/h
Crew: 3 crew and 7 passengers
Weight: 16.95 tonnes (ISC) and 20 tonnes (RWS with add-on armour package)
Main armament:
ISC : M242 25 mm Bushmaster cannon, C6 7.62 mm GPMG and 5.56 mm machine guns
RWS: 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, C6 7.62 mm GPMG machine gun, 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, 76 mm multi-barrel smoke grenade launcher
