LAV300 90mm Cockerill Gun 1/35 Kit - 84573
Features
- Model is approximately 9 long
- Multi-slide molded upper hull and lower hull
- Complete interior with driver's compartment troop compartment and fire extinguishers
- 7.62mm machine gun secondary armament
- Rubber tires
- Photo etched parts included
- Pioneer tools molded separately
- Paint and glue are not included
The LAV-300 is an American 6×6 light armored vehicle originally developed by Cadillac Gage in the late 1970s first entering service in the early 1980s as the V-300 before being renamed LAV-300. It was designed for reconnaissance troop transport and combat support roles carrying a crew of three plus up to nine passengers. Its high-hardness steel armor protects against 7.62 mm rounds and it can be fitted with a variety of turrets or weapons including machine guns cannons and anti-tank systems. Powered by a turbocharged diesel engine the LAV-300 can reach speeds of about 105 km/h on roads and has a range approaching 925 km. Amphibious capability and multiple mission-specific variants make it versatile for diverse military operations.
