| IVECO LMV | |
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 The IVECO LMV in service with Italian Civil Defence |
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| Type | Infantry Mobility Vehicle |
| Place of origin |  Italy |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 6,5 tons (STANAG 4569 Level 3)[1] |
| Length | 5504 mm (4704 mm) |
| Width | 2050 mm |
| Height | 1950 mm |
| Crew | 1+4[2] 1+3 (Panther) |
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| Armor | STANAG 4569 Level 1-4[3] |
| Primary armament |
Remote Weapon System |
| Engine | IVECO F1D Common Rail EURO 3 136 kW (185 Hp) |
| Payload capacity | 1200kg |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic[4] |
| Suspension | Independent, Double A-Arm |
| Ground clearance | 473mm |
| Operational range |
500+ km |
| Speed | >130 km/h |
IVECO LMV (Light Multirole Vehicle) is a 4WD tactical vehicle developed by IVECO, and in service with several countries. After its adoption by the Italian Army with the name VTLM Lince, it won “FCLV” (Future Command and Liaison Vehicle) of British Army as Panther and has been adopted by Belgian, Croatian and Norwegian Army.[5] It's under evaluation by German and Spanish Army.[6] The Italian Army took vehicles to both Afghanistan and Lebanon. In Afganistan the Lince vehicles have proved decisive to save the passenger's life in at least two attacks with IED.
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Design
The LMV uses modular armor packs to adjust its level of protection to its mission requirements.[7] As regards mine protection the vehicle height on the ground has been increased to 493 mm without augmenting the overall height (less than 2 metre); it uses also suspended seats of aereonautical derivation, v-hull under body, and a collapsible sandwich structure in the floor to deflect and absorb mine blasts. Its exhaust is piped through its C-Pillars, and its turbocharger is located underneath the engine to reduce its thermal signature. Mobility is helped by a run-flat system, allowing the vehicle to move even whith completely deflated tyres.
Variants
Panther CLV
The Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle or Panther CLV is the British Army variant of Iveco LMV. The Panther CLV came from the "Future Command and Liaison Vehicle" (FCLV) project. Design modifications were made by BAE Systems is to be assembled at BAE Systems Land Systems' factory in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Panther seats 4, while the VTLM Lince seats 5.
Other Variants
The LMV is available in two different wheelbases, 3.2 and 3.5 meters.[8] A two door, two seater is also available.[9]
Operators
- Italy: Italian Army, Italian Navy (1200 Iveco LMV)
United Kingdom: British Army (401 Panther CLV + 400 in option)
Belgium: Belgian Army (440 Iveco LMV + 400 in option + 120 up-protetion kit)
Norway: Norwegian Army (25 Iveco LMV)
Croatia: Croatian Army (70 Iveco LMV with potential future orders for 100+)
Spain: Spanish Army (40 Iveco LMV with potential future orders for 100+)
Czech Republic: Czech Army (4 Iveco LMV)
External links
- Defence Update article on the Panther
- Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle (CLV)
- Panther on Army Guide
Sources
- ^ http://www.defense-update.com/products/m/MLV.htm
- ^ http://www.defense-update.com/products/m/MLV.htm
- ^ http://www.defense-update.com/products/m/MLV.htm
- ^ http://www.army-technology.com/projects/future/
- ^ http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/belgium-announces-12b-in-defense-acquisition-programs-0908/
- ^ http://www.rheinmetall-detec.de/index.php?lang=2&fid=3028
- ^ http://www.army-technology.com/projects/future/
- ^ http://www.army-technology.com/projects/future/
- ^ http://www.army-technology.com/projects/future/
