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Bison (LAV)
Armored Personnel Carrier
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Canada |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1990 |
| Manufactured by: | General Dynamics Land Systems of Canada (Was GM of Canada) |
| Crew: | 2+8 |
| Armament: |
.50 cal HMG and a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun. |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The Bison is similar to the Coyote Recon Vehicle. The Bison's hull is also called a Generation II - Type II hull. According to MOWAG the Generation II hull should be 290 mm (approximately 1 foot) longer than the Generation I hull, of which the LAV 25 is based. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Photos of A Canadian Bison APC | Steve Hearn - Southampton, Ontario CANADA |
 Photo of A
Canadian Bison Mobile Recovery Team Vehicle |
Steve Hearn - Southampton, Ontario CANADA |
 Photo of A
Canadian Bison Maintenance and Recovery Vehicle |
JK "Ken" LeClair - Victoria, British Columbia CANADA |
 Photo of A
Canadian Bison Command Vehicle |
JK "Ken" LeClair - Victoria, British Columbia CANADA |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| LAV Bison APC Information and Photos | General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada Website |
| LAV Bison APC Information and Photos | Military Today. Com website |
| LAV Bison Command Vehicle Photos via Dan Hay | Prime Portal Website |
| LAV Bison Maintenance and Recovery Vehicle Photos (1) via Scott Tremblay | Prime Portal Website |
| LAV Bison Maintenance and Recovery Vehicle Photos (2) via Scott Tremblay | Prime Portal Website |
| LAV Bison Maintenance and Recovery Vehicle Photos (3) via Scott Tremblay | Prime Portal Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Armored Car- A History of American Wheeled Combat Vehicles | R.J. Hunnicutt |
| Blue Helmets Under Fire, The (Concord Publications) | Samuel Katz & Yves Debay |
| Canadian LAV III/Coyote/Bison Series AFV's Photo Reference CD-ROM | JK "Ken" LeClair (available directly from author via e-mail) |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
| LAV & Piranha: The Extended Family (Concord Mini-Color Series) | Gordon Arthur & Steve Hearn |
| MOWAG Piranha: Wheeled Armour for the Modern Battlefield | Stefan Marx (Tankograd Publishing) |
| UNITAF In Somalia: Vehicles of Restore Hope Forces - Concord Publications | Barry Beldam |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| 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. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
