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The
Light Strike Vehicle
- Light
but Ready to Strike
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"This vehicle
can go to more places than normal wheeled vehicles.
Even in more muddy areas, this vehicle is able
to negotiate through better than the normal jeeps
and landrovers. " MAJ NG SIN AIN,
Project Offr for the LSV.
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The Light Strike
Vehicle (LSV), a light-weight vehicle that is
extremely mobile and agile, was procured by the
Army to replace the jeeps carrying the 106mm recoilless
guns. Manufactured in Australia based on an American
design, the vehicle is able to access difficult
terrain, and provide greater mobility and added
firepower to our Infantry and Guards soldiers.
Weighing at 1,500 kg, the LSV can be rapidly deployed
by underslinging it with a helicopter and inserting
it into enemy territory.
The LSV was inaugurated into the Army by Minister
for Education and Second Minister for Defence,
RADM (NS) TEO CHEE HEAN at the SAFTI Live-Firing
Area, on 2 April 98.
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The vehicle
was evaluated over a period of two years, with
slight modifications to suit the requirements
of the Army. The tyre did not fit our terrain
because we have more muddy terrain. The position
of the spare tyre was also changed to give our
troopers easier access in and out of the vehicle.
The LSV allows for different
weapon configurations. It can be mounted with
other weapon systems such as the General Purpose
Machine Gun (GPMG), the 40mm Automatic Grenade
Launcher (AGL) or the advanced Anti-Tank Guided
Missile (ATGM). Fitting the LSV with an Infra-Red
adaptor gives it night vision capabilities,
too.
Travelling at a maximum
speed of 110 km/h, significantly enhances the
mobility of the foot soldiers. While the jeep
has a manual gear, the LSV has an automatic
gear, so the important difference is the engine
never dies.
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It
is easy to operate; it requires only two months
to train a soldier to handle the equipment effectively.
Now on wheels, our soldiers can bring heavier
and better firepower systems into operations.
The LSV is light, but it is deadly and ready to
strike. With its acquisition, our Guardsmen will
move faster than never before, with more potent
firepower.
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Technical
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
| Length |
:
4.25 metres |
| Width |
:
2.11 metres |
| Height |
:
1.90 metres |
| Ground
Clearance |
:
0.38 metres |
| Weight
of Vehicle |
:
1,500 kg |
| Combat
Payload |
: 1,000
kg |
Performance Specifications
| Maximum
Road Speed |
: 110
km/h |
| Maximum
Off-Road Speed |
:
25 - 110 km/h |
| Operating
Range |
:
350 km |
| Maximum
Fording Depth |
:
0.6 metres |
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