Iveco LMV

Infobox Weapon
name=IVECO LMV


caption=The IVECO LMV in service with Italian Civil Defence
origin=ITA
type=Infantry Mobility Vehicle
is_vehicle=yes
length= convert|5504|mm|in|1|abbr=on (convert|4704|mm|in|1|abbr=on)
width= convert|2050|mm|in|1|abbr=on
height= convert|1950|mm|in|1|abbr=on
weight=6,5 tons (STANAG 4569 Level 3) [ [http://www.defense-update.com/products/m/MLV.htm Multi-Role Light Vehicle (MLV/FCLV) ] ]
suspension=Independent, Double A-Arm
speed=> convert|130|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on
vehicle_range= convert|500|km|mi|abbr=on+
engine=IVECO F1D Common Rail EURO 3
engine_power= convert|136|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on
crew=1+4 [ [http://www.defense-update.com/products/m/MLV.htm Multi-Role Light Vehicle (MLV/FCLV) ] ]
1+3 (Panther)
1+6 (Stretched Variant)
armour=STANAG 4569 Level 1-4 [ [http://www.defense-update.com/products/m/MLV.htm Multi-Role Light Vehicle (MLV/FCLV) ] ]
primary_armament=Remote Weapon System
secondary_armament=
transmission=6 speed automatic [ [http://www.army-technology.com/projects/future/ Army Technology - British Army - FCLV (Future Command and Liaison Vehicle) ] ]
payload_capacity= convert|1200|kg|lb|abbr=on
fuel_capacity=
pw_ratio=
clearance= convert|473|mm|in|1|abbr=on
guidance=

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 under the name VTLM Lince, it won the “FCLV” (Future Command and Liaison Vehicle) competition of the British Army as the Panther and has been adopted by Belgium, Croatia, Norwegian Army and the Spanish Army. The Italian Army took vehicles to both Afghanistan and Lebanon. In Afghanistan the Lince vehicles have proved decisive in saving passenger's lives in at least two attacks with IED.

Design

The LMV uses modular armor packs to adjust its level of protection to its mission requirements. [ [http://www.army-technology.com/projects/future/ Army Technology - British Army - FCLV (Future Command and Liaison Vehicle) ] ] 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 with 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.Over 400 Panthers are now being assembled at BAE Systems factory in Newcastle upon Tyne under a £160 million contract. It is intended that the Panther will replace vehicles including Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVRT), Fighting Vehicle FV 432, Saxon and Land Rover Truck Utility Medium (TUM). [cite web|title=mod.uk|url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/RangeOfNewDefenceEquipmentUnveiledAtGiantEvent.htm]

The first Panthers have been delivered to the 1st Mechanised Brigade (United Kingdom) and handfuls are undergoing hot weather trials in Afghanistan. [cite web|title=mod.uk|url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/RangeOfNewDefenceEquipmentUnveiledAtGiantEvent.htm]

Other variants

The LMV is available in two different wheelbases, convert|3.2|m|in|1|abbr=on and convert|3.5|m|in|1|abbr=on. [ [http://www.army-technology.com/projects/future/ Army Technology - British Army - FCLV (Future Command and Liaison Vehicle) ] ] A two door, two seater is also available. [ [http://www.army-technology.com/projects/future/ Army Technology - British Army - FCLV (Future Command and Liaison Vehicle) ] ]

Operators

*flag|Italy: Italian Army, Italian Navy (more than 1200 Iveco LMV)
*flag|United Kingdom: British Army (401 Panther CLV + 400 on option)
*flag|Belgium: Belgian Land Component (440 Iveco LMV + 400 on option + 120 up-protetion kit)
*flag|Norway: Norwegian Army (60 Iveco LMV + 47 on option)
*flag|Croatia: Croatian Army (70 Iveco LMV on order, some delivered, with potential future orders)
*flag|Spain: Spanish Army (120 Iveco LMV with potential future orders for 400+)
*flag|Czech Republic: Czech Army (19 Iveco LMV with potential future order for 100+)

ee also

*FMC XR311
*Mowag Eagle
*ATF Dingo

References

External links

* [http://www.defense-update.com/products/m/MLV.htm Defence Update article on the Panther]
* [http://www.army-technology.com/projects/future/ Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle (CLV)]