Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle

Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle
A MRAP ( Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle) in the service of the Iraqi army.
Service history
In service	2007–Present
Used by	Iraq, United States
Wars	Iraq War
Production history
Manufacturer	BAE Systems General Dynamics
No. built	300+
Specifications
Mass	36,000 lbs (16,330 kg)
Length	309 in (784 cm)
Width	106 in (268 cm) at rear side market lights
Height	110 in (280 cm)
Crew	2+8
Armor	Classified
Secondary armament	Optional firing ports
Engine	Caterpillar C7 FMM Diesel 330 hp (246 kw)@ 2400 RPM
Power/weight	860 ft lbs (1166 nm) @ 1440 RPM
Transmission	Allison 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. I

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.

Operational history

Iraqi Army

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

US Army

The ILAV was delivered to Fort Jackson 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.

Operators

• Iraq In 2007 a order for 378 was placed,+ 865 ordered by 2011.^{[citation needed]}
• United States Fourteen ILAVs were deliverd to Fort Jackson for training US Soldiers in the us of MRAPs to prevent roll overs.

Gallery

Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle

Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle at checkpoint.

A ILAV at FOB Normandy 2008

Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle at checkpoint.

Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle at checkpoint.

External links

• Spartan Chassis Receives Order From BAE Systems for International Light Armored Vehicles
• International Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV)
• ILAV 1 - 60 mph Brake Stop