LAV-25 PLATOON
(A-COY, LPLT, GCE BLT 1/1)
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Type: Mechanized Platoon (Amphibious Assault)
Role: Locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy’s assault by fire and close combat.
Size: XXX Marines
UNIT COMPOSITION
UNIT COMPOSITION
ACo, Platoon HQ, GCE BLT 1/1
(Red Death Lancer)
ACo, Platoon HQ, GCE BLT 1/1
(Red Death Lancer)
Platoon Commander: N/A
Platoon Sergeant: SSgt. Crash (Lancer Bravo)
Platoon FAC/RO: N/A
LPlt, Sect 1-1, GCE BLT 1/1
(Lancer 1)
LPlt, Sect 1-1, GCE BLT 1/1
(Lancer 1)
Section Leader: SSgt. Crash (Lancer 1-1)
Section Guide: N/A
Vehicle Commander A: Sgt. Avery (Lancer 1-A)
Vehicle Commander B: LCpl. Marshal (Lancer 1-B)
Vehicle Commander C: Cpl. Tall (Lancer 1-C)
LPlt, Sec 2-1, GCE BLT 1/1
(Lancer 2)
LPlt, Sec 2-1, GCE BLT 1/1
(Lancer 2)
Section Leader: N/A
Section Guide: N/A
Vehicle Commander A: N/A
Vehicle Commander B: N/A
Vehicle Commander C: N/A
LPlt, Sec 3-1, GCE BLT 1/1
(Lancer 3)
LPlt, Sec 3-1, GCE BLT 1/1
(Lancer 3)
Section Leader: N/A
Section Guide: N/A
Vehicle Commander A: N/A
Vehicle Commander B: N/A
Vehicle Commander C: N/A
UNIT EQUIPMENT
UNIT EQUIPMENT
LAV-25 (A2)
LAV-25 (A2)
General Characteristics
Crew: 3 (vehicle commander, gunner, driver) + 8 scouts/passengers
Capacity/Gross weight: 14.4 t (15.87 short tons) (LAV-25A2)
Length: 6.39 m (21 ft 0 in)
Width: 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)
Height: 2.69 m (8 ft 10 in)
Empty weight: varies by configuration (see gross weight above)
Powerplant: Detroit Diesel 6V53T turbocharged diesel, 300 hp (224 kW)
Transmission: Allison MT653 automatic
Suspension: 8×8 wheeled; amphibious capability (propulsion by waterjet/propellers in original configs)
Armor: Welded steel with A2/SLEP survivability improvements (modular upgrades; specifics vary by fit)
Performance
Operational range: 660 km (410 mi)
Maximum road speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
Amphibious speed: ~10.4 km/h (6.5 mph) in water (note: some SLEP mods reduce or limit swim capability)
Maneuverability: Transportable by CH-53 and amphibious platforms in many configurations
Armament
M242 Bushmaster 25 mm chain gun with ~210 rounds
Two M240 7.62 mm machine guns (one coaxial, one pintle) with associated ammunition; two four-barrel smoke grenade launchers (forward turret sides)
Modular fittings for mission equipment, C4I kits, and fire-control upgrades available in A2/SLEP fits
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