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Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle | |
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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 860 ft lbs (1166 nm) torque @ 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.[1][2]
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]