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Bison (LAV)
Armored Personnel Carrier
Statistics
| Country of Orgin/Used by: | Canada |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | |
| Manufactured by: | Diesel Division of General Motors of Canada |
| Crew: | |
| Armament: |
.50 cal HMG and a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun. |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The Bison 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 |
 Photos of A
Canadian Bison Recovery Vehicle |
Steve Hearn - Southampton, Ontario CANADA |
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 |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
| MOWAG Piranha: Wheeled Armour for the Modern Battlefield | Stefan Marx (Tankograd Publishing) |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Kit | 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. |
Model Pictures
| Reference | Source/Provider |
