Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle

Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle
A MRAP (Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle) in the service of the Iraqi army
Service history
In service2007–Present
Used byIraq, United States
WarsIraq War
Production history
ManufacturerBAE 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

ArmorClassified
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]

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]

  1. ^ http://www.baesystems.com/article/BAES_045534/providing-critical-mine-protection-for-soldiers Providing Critical Mine Protection for Soldiers
  2. ^ http://www.gdls.com/index.php/products/mrap-family/ilav Archived 2013-01-24 at archive.today General Dynamics International Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV)
  3. ^ http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/bae-delivering-a-cougar-variant-for-iraqs-4454m-ilav-contract-02338/ BAE Delivers a Cougar Variant for Iraq's ILAV Contract
  4. ^ http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2009/01/iraqi_engineering_fo.php Iraqi forces develop engineering capabilities