It is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle built by General Dynamics Land Systems and used by the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. Three U.S. Marine LAV-25s in Panama during Operation Just Cause.

In the US Nomenclature, "LAV" refers to Light Armored Vehicle", 25 referring to the calber of the main gun, a 25 mm M242 Chain Gun. In 1982, The pentagon requirement was met by several proposition, the most seducing one being GM Defense's own proposal.

The LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle combines speed, maneuverability and firepower to perform a variety of functions for the U.S. Marine Corps, including security, command and control,...

LAV-25 benefits: Strategic Mobility: Weighing about 12.8 tons, the LAV-25 is light enough to be airlifted by C-130s and larger aircraft to facilitate rapid deployment. Speed: With a top speed of about 100 km/h (62 mph), it can quickly realign and react to emerging threats.

2025年2月1日 · Daily Aviation - Video. US Marines’ LAV-25 Demolish Targets From Amphibious Ship in Middle of the Ocean. Posted: February 1, 2025 | Last updated: March 30, 2025

2019年6月26日 · The LAV-25 reconnaissance variant (with a three-man crew and room for four passengers in combat gear) first saw use during the 1989–90 invasion of Panama and has since served in the Balkans, Haiti, Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

2017年8月7日 · The LAV-25, the U.S. Marine Corps’ main armored reconnaissance vehicle, has its origins in an effort to develop a new, highly mobile strike force for the Middle East.

2024年7月24日 · The LAV-25 is an 8x8 amphibious reconnaissance armored vehicle designed and manufactured by the American Company General Dynamics Land Systems. The vehicle is mainly used by the United States Marine Corps.

2023年6月23日 · The LAV-25 was based on the 8-wheel version of the MOWAG Piranha. Power was able to be sent to all 8 or the rear 4 wheels, and water propulsion was via two propellers at the rear of the hull. A 15,000lb (6,800kg) winch was mounted in the left-front hull.

2019年2月13日 · The LAV-25 eight-wheeled vehicle is classified as a light armored reconnaissance vehicle. Its wheeled nature allows it to traverse both on-road and off while an inherent amphibious quality allows it to cross water sources.