LAV AMS

Overview

LAV AMS

Forward view of LAV AMS self-propelled mortar system armed with 120mm breech loaded smoothbore gun-mortar.

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Origin

United States
United Kingdom

Type

Self-propelled gun-mortar

Entered service

Late 1990's

Status

In service

Development

1985 - 1995

Developer

United States - Delco Systems
United Kingdom - Royal Ordnance

Production

Late 1990's

Producer

United States - Delco Systems

Number produced

Designations

AMS / Advanced Mortar System
LAV / Light Armored Vehicle

Notable users

Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabian National Guard

Details

Facts LAV AMS

General

Origin

United States

Type

Self-propelled mortar

Crew

4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)

Dimensions

Weight

15 t

Length

6.39 m

Width

2.45 m

Height

2.7 m

Main armament

Type

120mm L/25 smoothbore breech-loaded gun-mortar

Mount

Turret

Ammunition

40 shells

Traverse

360 degrees, powered

Elevation

-5 to + 60 degrees, powered

Rate of fire

8 rpm max

4 rpm sustained

Range

6.5 km with standard shells

12 km with rocket-assisted projectiles

Direct fire

Yes

Fire on the move

Secondary armament

Type

7.62mm M240 machine gun

Mount

Pintle mount on turret roof

Ammunition

600 rounds, 100 ready to fire

Traverse

360 degrees, manual traverse and elevation

Automotive

Chassis

8x8, selectable 8x8 or 8x4 drive

Water drive

2 propellers

Engine

Detroit Diesel 6V53T turbocharged diesel

Power output

275 hp

Transmission

Allison MT653, 5 forward, 1 reverse

Mobility

Max speed

100 km/h on roads

10 km/h afloat

Range

670 km

Wall

0.6 m

Trench

2 m

Gradient

60 %

Slope

30 %

Fording

Amphibious

Protection

Armor type

Steel

Armor thickness

5 to 9 mm

Smoke

2x4 smoke grenade launchers