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LAV-AD
Light Armored Vehicle - Air-Defense

Model by Matthew Malogorski - Columbus, Ohio USA
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | USA |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | Produced Until 1998 |
| Manufactured by: | General Dynamics Land Systems/General Electric Turret. |
| Crew: | |
| Armament: | (2) Quadruple Stinger Launchers, GAU-12 25mm Gatling Gun |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | Based on same chassis as the USMC's LAV-25. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| General Dynamics Land Systems Website | GDLS |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Armored Car- A History of American Wheeled Combat Vehicles | R.J. Hunnicutt |
| Encyclopedia of Modern U.S. Military Tactical Vehicles (Tankograd Publications) | Carl Schulze |
| LAV-25: The Marine
Corps' Light Armored Vehicle (Osprey Publishing: New Vanguard #185) Patrick Keenan's Review at the AMPS Website |
James D'Angina |
| MOWAG Piranha: Wheeled Armour for the Modern Battlefield | Stefan Marx (Tankograd Publishing) |
| U.S. Military Wheeled Vehicles | Fred W. Crismon |
| US Military Wheeled Vehicles (Concord Publications) | Michael Green and Greg Stewart |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| LAV-AD Kit Kit Review by Andrew Judson via Hyperscale |
Italeri | 1/35 | Plastic |
| LAV-AD Kit (00393) | Trumpeter | 1/35 | Plastic. |
| LAV-AD Light Air Defense Vehicle Kit | Ace Models | 1/72 | |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| LAV Road Wheel Set (8) Wheels (C006) | Accurate Armour | 1/35 | Resin. |
| USMC WARLOCK DUKE EWS FOR LAV25/ MORTAR/C2 (BL35159K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For Trumpeter Kits |
| LAV-25 Piranha Tire Set (8) | CAM Resin | 1/35 | |
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LAV Mirrors (Two Different Releases: 357014 & 357114) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Italeri/Revell of Germany Model Kits; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
|
LAV Mirrors (357132) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Trumpeter Model Kits; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
| LAV-25 Series Tires (Early Type) | Hobby Fan | 1/35 | |
| Mowag/LAV Wheels (8) | MR Models | 1/35 | |
| LAV Stowage Set (RMA 35140) | Real Model | 1/35 | Resin; Looks like it can be used on any LAV ore even on most modern vehicles. |
|
LAV Lense and Tail Light Set (SKP128) |
SKP Model |
1/35 |
Resin and Photo Etch Brass; For Trumpeter Kits. |
| US Marines LAV Stowage Set | Verlinden Productions | 1/35 |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| LAV-AD Pictures and Modifications Sheet | Matthew Malogorski - Columbus, Ohio USA |