Coyote LAV (Light Armored Vehicle)

History of the Coyote LAV (Light Armored Vehicle)

In 1996, the Canadian Army followed the US Marine Corps in the adoption of the eight-wheeled lightly armoured Swiss MOWAG Piranha. While the U.S. Marine Corps referred to their vehicle as the LAV-25, the Canadian Army adopted this vehicle under the designation "Coyote".

Likewise, the Australian Army took the series and presented it as an ASLAV (Australian Light Armoured Vehicle). Manufactured under the General Dynamics Land Systems Canada brand, the Coyote has 203 examples and has amassed a combat record through operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and local security efforts related to Heads of Government meetings.

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Coyote continues the basic features of the MOWAG Piranha with full suspension, an eight-wheel configuration, runflats and eight or four-wheel drive. It is powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V-53T diesel engine with 275 horsepower. It has a top speed of 75 mph and a range of up to 410 miles.

These qualities enable the vehicle to be propelled into a variety of battlefield roles, including armed rapid reconnaissance and infantry support.

The three-six-man LAV-25 and ASLAV were primarily used as armed infantry transport vehicles, while the Coyote was reserved for armed surveillance with a crew of four and additional equipment. The crew includes the driver, commander, gunner and system operator. The driver sits on the front left, with the power pack to his right. The turret is located above the central rear of the vehicle and is full power.

It is armed with the M242 series "Bushmaster" 25mm chain gun, providing combat capability against similar light armored vehicles. Other measures include a coaxial 7.62mm C6 machine gun and an optional 7.62mm C6 machine gun mounted on a trainable turret top trunnion mount to counter low-flying aircraft threats (or as an anti-infantry measure). Smoke grenade launchers (four launchers in two rows) are located at the front of the turret, allowing the vehicle to generate its own smoke screen. Unlike the U.S.

Marine Corps LAV-25 and Australian LAV, the Coyote forgoes all inherent amphibious capabilities, and additional fuel storage replaces the device.

Dimensions include 21' running length, 8.2' width and 8.8' tower top height. These features allow the vehicle to be airlifted in the belly of a midsize fixed-wing aircraft, such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. However, the turret had to be removed to allow the plane to enter the cargo hold.

Variations of the Coyote series include a "mast" version with a 32.8 ft telescopic mast for electronic monitoring. Another model has remote monitoring equipment. The other is reserved for the command role of special equipment.

As of March 2014, coyotes are still active in the Canadian Army.

Specification

Basic

Roles

Dimensions

Performance

Performance

Armor

720 x 25mm bullet

1,000 x 7.62mm ammo

8 x Smoke Grenade

Changes