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M1117 Guardian


ASV-150


Overview


M1117 Guardian

US Army military police M1117 Guardian seen on patrol in Afghanistan in 2007.
Source: US Army - © Public domain

Origin
United States
Type
Reconnaissance vehicle
Entered service
2000
Status
In service
Development
1994 - 1997
Developer
United States - Textron
Production
1999 -
Producer
United States - Textron
Unit cost
About $ 700.000 for US contracts
About $ 1 million in export sales
Number produced
Over 2.000
Designations
ASV-150 / Armored Security Vehicle
M1117 Guardian (US Army designation)
Notable users
United States

Description


Introduction

The ASV-150 is a patrol vehicle of US origin. It is one of the latest version of the Commando range of 4x4 armored vehicles used by many nations around the world. ASV stands for Armored Security Vehicle. Currently it is better known under its US military designation M1117 Guardian. At first only small quantities were acquired as uparmored HMMWVs are much cheaper. The threat of IEDs in Iraq led to large orders.

Design

The ASV-150 was based on the then latest version of the Commando, the LAV-150ST. The hull is similar, but the suspension, armor and weapons stations have been improved. The crew of three consists of a commander, driver and gunner. The turret is fitted in the center of the vehicle and the engine is at the left in the rear.

Firepower


The ASV-150 is equipped with the same Upgunned Weapon Station as fitted to the AAV-7A1 used by the US Marine Corps. The UGWS is fitted with a 40mm Mk.19 automatic grenade launcher and a 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun. Firing ports allow the crew to fire their weapons from inside the vehicle. For trails the CROWS remote controlled weapon station has been installed.

Protection

For a patrol vehicle the ASV-150 is quite well armored. The armor package consists of the steel hull of the earlier V-150ST fitted with MEXAS ceramic and appliqué modular armor. This provides protection against 14.5mm rounds fired from long range, 12.7mm AP rounds from 250 m distance and shell splinters and small arms fire from point blank range. The vehicle may survive blasts of 5 kg TNT under the wheels or 2 kg TNT directly under the vehicle.

Mobility

The large wheels, 4x4 propulsion and high power to weight ratio give the ASV-150 a good cross country performance. On the road it is fast and can keep up with any other military vehicles. As it is larger than a HMMWV it may have some difficulties in urban areas.

Users

The main user of the ASV-150 is the US Army. Most are deployed in Iraq and it is mainly used by military police to escort convoys. The Iraqi National Police has also been issued with the ASV-150 and those acquired by Bulgaria are also used in Iraq.

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Details


Facts ASV-150
General
Origin
United States
Type
Armored patrol vehicle
Crew
3 + 1 (commander, gunner, driver, passenger)
Dimensions
Weight
13.4 t combat load
11.9 t unloaded
Length
6.7 m
Width
2.56 m
Height
2.46 m overall
2.05 m hull roof
Main armament
Type
40mm Mk.19 automatic grenade launcher in turret
Mount
UGWS turret
Ammunition
600 rounds, 100 ready to fire
Elevation
-8° to +45°
Traverse
360°
Stabilizer
No
Secondary armament
Type
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun
Mount
UGWS turret
Ammunition
800 round, 200 ready to fire
Traverse
Traverse and elevation as main armament
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 4x4
Tread
2.14 m
Wheelbase
3.02 m
Tire size
14.00 R20 run flat tires
Automotive
Engine model
Cummins 6CTA
Engine type
8.3 L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Power output
260 hp at 2.200 rpm
Transmission
Automatic, 6 speed
Fuel
264 L
Mobility
Speed
100 km/h on road
Range
700 km at 64 km/h
Turn radius
8.35 m
Power to weight ratio
19.4 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.46 m
Wall
0.6 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
40 %
Fording
1.5 m
Protection
Armor type
Steel armor with ceramic composite appliqué plates
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x4 smoke grenade launchers
Equipment
Night vision
Yes

Subcomponents


Mk 19 MOD 3

The 40mm Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher is mounted in the UGWS turret.

Browning M2HB

The 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun is mounted in the UGWS turret.

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