Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle

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Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle
Iraqi MRAP.jpg
A MRAP (Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle) in the service of the Iraqi army
Service history
In service2007–Present
Used byIraq, United States
Wars Iraq War
Production history
Manufacturer BAE Systems, General Dynamics
No. built300+
Specifications
Mass36,000 lbs (16,330 kg)
Length309 in (784 cm)
Width106 in (268 cm) at rear side market lights
Height110 in (280 cm)
Crew2+8

Armor Classified
Secondary
armament
Optional firing ports
EngineCaterpillar C7 FMM Diesel
330 hp (246 kW) @ 2400 RPM
860 ft lbs (1166 nm) torque @ 1440 RPM
TransmissionAllison 3500 SP series
Operational
range
350 mi (565 km)
Maximum speed 55 mph (89 km/h)

Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle or International Light Armored Vehicle is an armored fighting vehicle based on the Cougar and manufactured by Force Protection Industries, BAE Systems and General Dynamics. [1] [2]

Contents

Nicknamed the Badger, The ILAV is based on the Cougar, which can carry ten passengers (the six wheel version can carry sixteen). The Cougar/ILAV vehicle uses a capsule design to protect the passengers and key vehicle components from mines and roadside bombs. The Badger itself costs about US$432,000. Just like other MRAPS, the Badger can be outfitted with a robotic arm for the purpose of investigating possible IEDS and UXOs. [3] [4]

Operational history

Iraqi Army

The Iraqi Army began to be equipped with the ILAV in 2007 and main user of the ILAV. [5] The Iraqi Army Second Division was one of the first unit to receive the ILAV. Members if the Division stated that the ILAV will help provider improved protection for Soldiers of the Iraqi Army. [6] The Eight Division received two ILAVs and training from the 555th Engineer Brigade in 2008. [7] Current Iraqi Army Engineers are being trained and equipped with the remote controlled arm variants. [8] [9]

US Army

The ILAV was delivered to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in 2009 for training against IEDs. The ILAV is planned to be used in "Training the Trainer" program to help new operators safety drive US MRAPs. The Department of Defense currently restricts the use of the ILAV for training only because the armor does not meet DOD requirements to be deployed in field. [10]

Operators

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