Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle

Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle or International Light Armored Vehicle is an armored fighting vehicle based on the Cougar and manufactured by Force Protection Industries, BAE Systems and General Dynamics.^[1][2]

Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle
A MRAP (Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle) in the service of the Iraqi army
Service history
In service	2007–Present
Used by	Iraq, United States
Wars	Iraq War
Production history
Manufacturer	BAE Systems, General Dynamics
No. built	300+
Specifications
Mass	36,000 lbs (16,330 kg)
Length	309 in (784 cm)
Width	106 in (268 cm) at rear side market lights
Height	110 in (280 cm)
Crew	2+8
Armor	Classified
Secondary armament	Optional firing ports
Engine	Caterpillar C7 FMM Diesel 330 hp (246 kW) @ 2400 RPM 860 ft lbs (1166 nm) torque @ 1440 RPM
Transmission	Allison 3500 SP series
Operational range	350 mi (565 km)
Maximum speed	55 mph (89 km/h)

Nicknamed the Badger, The ILAV is based on the Cougar, which can carry ten passengers (the six wheel version can carry sixteen). The Cougar/ILAV vehicle uses a capsule design to protect the passengers and key vehicle components from mines and roadside bombs. The Badger itself costs about US$432,000. Just like other MRAPS, the Badger can be outfitted with a robotic arm for the purpose of investigating possible IEDS and UXOs.^[3][4]

Operational history

Iraqi Army

The Iraqi Army began to be equipped with the ILAV in 2007 and main user of the ILAV.^[5] The Iraqi Army Second Division was one of the first unit to receive the ILAV. Members if the Division stated that the ILAV will help provider improved protection for Soldiers of the Iraqi Army.^[6] The Eight Division received two ILAVs and training from the 555th Engineer Brigade in 2008.^[7] Current Iraqi Army Engineers are being trained and equipped with the remote controlled arm variants.^[8][9]

US Army

The ILAV was delivered to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in 2009 for training against IEDs. The ILAV is planned to be used in "Training the Trainer" program to help new operators safety drive US MRAPs. The Department of Defense currently restricts the use of the ILAV for training only because the armor does not meet DOD requirements to be deployed in field.^[10]

Operators

•  Iraq In 2007 an order for 378 was placed,^[11][12]+ 865 ordered by 2011.^{[citation needed]}
•  United States Fourteen ILAVs were delivered to Fort Jackson for training US Soldiers in the use of MRAPs to prevent roll over accidents.
• Iraqi Kurdistan Peshmerga are operating at least two vehicles as of September 2014.^[13]
• Islamic State: captured^[14]

Gallery

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  Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle
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  Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle at checkpoint.
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  A ILAV at FOB Normandy 2008
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  Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle at checkpoint.
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  Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle at checkpoint.