Iveco LMV:
| IVECO LMV |
The IVECO LMV in service with Italian Civil Defence |
| Type |
Infantry Mobility Vehicle |
| Place of origin |
 Italy |
| Specifications |
| Weight |
6,5 tons (STANAG 4569 Level 3)[1] |
| Length |
5,504 mm (216.7 in) (4,704 mm (185.2 in)) |
| Width |
2,050 mm (80.7 in) |
| Height |
1,950 mm (76.8 in) |
| Crew |
1+4[1]
1+3 (Panther)
1+6 (Stretched Variant)
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| Armor |
STANAG 4569 Level 1-4[1] |
Primary
armament |
Remote Weapon System |
| Engine |
IVECO F1D Common Rail EURO 3
136 kW (185 PS/182 hp) |
| Payload capacity |
1,200 kg (2,600 lb) |
| Transmission |
6 speed automatic[2] |
| Suspension |
Independent, Double A-Arm |
| Ground clearance |
473 mm (18.6 in) |
Operational
range |
500 km (310 mi)+ |
| Speed |
> 130 km/h (81 mph) |
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A Lince of Italian Army at 2th June parade in Rome.
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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.
[edit] Design
The LMV uses modular armor packs to adjust its level of protection to its mission requirements.[2] 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.
[edit] Variants
[edit] 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). [3]
The first Panthers have been delivered to the 1st Mechanised Brigade (United Kingdom) and handfuls are undergoing hot weather trials in Afghanistan. [3]
[edit] Other variants
The LMV is available in two different wheelbases, 3.2 m (126.0 in) and 3.5 m (137.8 in).[2] A two door, two seater is also available.[2]
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Modern wheeled infantry fighting vehicles and personnel carriers
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