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2006-12-21 22:05:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
M706 / LAV-150 Commando
The Commando LAV-150 is a rugged 4x4 wheeled vehicle that achieves speeds of up to 70 mph (113 km/hr). The watertight hull is fully amphibious and needs no preparation for swimming or fording. The LAV-150ST is available in 16 configurations, including command, recovery, mortar, tow, air defense vehicles, and armored personnel carrier. A variety of armament stations can be installed, including most light and medium automatic weapons, missile systems, mortars, and cannons up to 90mm.
The M706 was used heavily in Vietnam war by United States forces mainly for light security vehicles, it had high rate of rear-axle failure. This system, produced by Textron Marine and Land Systems Division, is not currently used by the US military, although it is available for Foreign Military Sales. LAV-150s are in service in twenty countries.
2006-12-21 22:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A turret-less V-150
2006-12-21 22:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Kite 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...
It looks similar to an old BTR 60.
Lightly armored. It won't stop an RPG or armor piercing 50 cal round.
2006-12-21 22:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an APC armored personal carrier. Light armored .
2006-12-21 22:55:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on which army is using it. american is V150
2006-12-22 01:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by Common Sense 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with tin foil.
2006-12-21 22:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by godoompah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋