Elbit
Systems signed an agreement to acquire all the shares of Soltam Systems
Ltd. ("Soltam"), Saymar Ltd. ("Saymar") and ITL
Optronics Ltd. ("ITL"), that are currently held by Mikal Ltd.
("Mikal") and its subsidiaries.
IVECO LMV (Light Multirole Vehicle) is a 4WD tactical
vehicle developed by IVECO, and in service with
several countries. Following the experience acquired
in the various missions carried out in the 90's
in various operational and geographical scenarios,
IVECO Defence Vehicle Division identified the need
for a new tactical vehicle. The development of the
Light Multirole Vehicle (LMV) illustrates IVECO
DVD (Defence Vehicles Division)'s outstanding ability
to undertake rapid vehicle development programmes
and to meet a range of threat levels. This completely
new type of 4x4 on/off road tactical vehicle combines
the roles of peacekeeping with peacemaking and follows
the unique principles of “Dual Role”
technology developed by IVECO. Under this concept
vehicles are capable of operating with either varying
levels of protection or in an unprotected state
depending on the assessed threat. Protection is
added without changing the external appearance of
the vehicle, or affecting its automotive performance.
From the outset, LMV was designed to incorporate
high tactical mobility with high maximum road speed
and optimal off-road and cross-country performance.
It has high protection levels against anti tank
and anti personnel mines with an emphasis on crew
protection rather than vehicle integrity. The inherent
stealthy design ensures low probability of detection
from optical, thermal imaging or radar sensors.
Already selected for front line duties by British,
Italian and Belgian forces and with a confirmed
order book already in excess of 3,000 vehicles,
LMV is without question the light tactical vehicle
of choice for the 21st century. The LMV is used
in Afghanistan by the Italian and Spanish troops.
The
Iveco LMV can be fitted with a remote controlled
weapon station armed with weapons up to
12,7 mm in caliber. Larger weapons systems
such as air-defense missiles, shelter, box-type
or even pick-up style bodies can be mounted
behind a smaller two-seat cab.
Protection
The
LMV Iveco can be fitted with modular armour,
who gives a protection against any type
of mine and ballistic threats, favoring
crew protection versus vehicle integrity.
The LMV is designed to provide the crew
with the maximum possible safety against
mines. The ground clearance has been maximized,
moving away the origin of the explosion.
No heavy mechanical element has been installed
under the crew cabin and the transfer case
has been moved into the rear part of the
vehicle. The high payload of the LMV can
be exploited for installed add-on armour
kits designed since the first design phase.
The basic kits provides ballistic protection
against light weapons fire, while the heavier
kit can protect the crew from ambushes,
including mines threat.
Propulsion
The LMV utilizes a conventional C-section
chassis but with longitudinal reinforcements
and tubular cross-members to give the required
torsional rigidity. At present two wheelbase
lengths are available, the standard 3.2
m and the extended 3.5 m, these giving overall
lengths of 4.704 and 5.504 m respectively.
The LMV Iveco is motorized with a 140 KW(HP)
power engine coupled to an automatic or
a mechanical gearbox with with 6 forward
gears and 1 reverse.
Accessories
The
cab is fitted with two front adjustable
and suspended seats, plus three suspended
seats at the rear. A winch is mounted to
the front of the vehicle.
Specifications
Armament
Remote
controlled weapon station
armed with weapons up to
12,7 mm in calibre.
Country
users
Italy,
United Kingdom, Belgium,
Norway, Croatia, Spain,
Czech Republic, Austria.
Designer
Company
Iveco
Defence Vehicles
Accessories
Central
tires inflation, armor cabin,
remote weapons, winch.
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