LAV-M (Mortar Carrier Vehicle)

Plastic model kit for building a LAV-M (mortar carrier vehicle)

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxWxH (built): 184.6 x 81.8 x 77.7 mm
• 237 parts
• contains photo-etched parts
• Lower hull manufactured using the Slide Mold process
• rubber tires
• not built/not painted
• Paint and glue not included

The LAV-M is an all-terrain, all-weather vehicle with night capabilities. It provides indirect fire support to light infantry and reconnaissance forces; providing high explosive area fire, covering smoke and illumination for first line-units. It is air transportable via C-130, C-141, C-5 and CH-53 E. When combat loaded there are 5 ready and 94 stowed 81mm bombs as well as 200 ready rounds and 800 stowed rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. There are 8 ready rounds and 8 stowed rounds of smoke grenades. The base plate and bipod for ground mounted mortar is stowed on the vehicle. The vehicle can be made fully amphibious within 3 minutes.

• Length: 6.4m
• Width: 2.5m
• Height: 2.14m
• Curb weight: 10668kg
• Gross weight (max.): 12120 kg