The Cadillac Gage LAV-300 , originally named the V-300, is a family of American light armored vehicles (LAVs) including up to 15 configurations. It was originally created and designed by CG as a private venture project.
24-522: V300 or V-300 may refer to: Cadillac Gage (Textron) LAV-300 , a six-wheeled armoured fighting vehicle The missiles fired by the Soviet SA-1 Guild surface-to-air missile system [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title formed as a letter–number combination. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
48-426: A C-5 Galaxy , C-141 Starlifter , C-17 Globemaster III and a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft . Some versions can be air-transported by CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. The LAV-300's armor is composed of high-hardness Cadloy steel armor employed on a minimum silhouette hull capable of withstanding 7.62 mm caliber bullets at point-blank range from any angle. Additional armor of the vehicle's floor can protect
72-660: A central tire inflation system equipped. The LAV-300 has fifteen different configurations—the most common being: command post, armored personnel carrier , anti-tank , military logistics , ambulance and armored recovery vehicle . The following turrets are available for the LAV-300: An improved version of the LAV-300, known as the LAV-300 MK II was developed in the 1980s with an aftercool type engine, improved transmission with 6 forward and 2 gear ratio with better tires and
96-444: A central tire inflation system for enhanced mobility. It can climb a 60 percent gradient, operate on a 30 percent side slope, and tackle two-foot-high obstacles. The LAV-300 uses a Cummins VT-504 270-hp liquid cooled turbocharged V-8 diesel engine. The LAV-300 MK II's turbocharged diesel engine allows for acceleration from 0 to 32 km/h in less than 10 seconds. It can use Jet-A fuel, kerosene and other lighter fuels in case of
120-550: A lack of diesel fuel. The six-wheel, dual hydraulic brakes permit the vehicle to go from 20 miles per hour to 0 in approximately 12 m with its operating range at 925 km. The suspension is composed by a 6x6 wheels (6 driving wheels- 2 wheel steering front axle has solid beam on trailing arms. Rear axles have independent trailing arm with coil springs and 1 shock absorber. It also has a transmission of 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. The NBC and night vision system are optional equipment made available on end user request. It also has
144-561: A larger fuel tank. An infantry fighting vehicle variant was made as part of the MK II. A variant of the LAV-300 equipped with a turret from the Stingray light tank . It was later designated as the LAV-600 . Department of National Defense (Philippines) The Department of National Defense ( DND ; Filipino : Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa , KTP ) is the executive department of
168-558: A major branch of the Armed Forces that has responsibility in enforcing the law and maintaining peace and order was under its supervision, aside from other AFP major services ( Army , Navy , Air Force ) which are busy dealing with fighting insurgents like the Communists and Muslim secessionists. During Martial Law , the Ministry of National Defense (MND) became the most powerful ministry in
192-417: A seating capacity for three crewmembers, consisting of a driver, commander and gunner, and nine passengers. Its weight is at 14,696 kg. with a length of 6.40 m and width of 2.54 m. The height is at 2.7 m with a turret and at 1.98 m to the hull. It can go up to 105 km/h under a range of 925 km. It offers high mobility, speeds of up to 65 mph (105 km/h), and can be air-transported by
216-700: Is also responsible for disaster preparation and management in the country. It is headed by the Secretary of National Defense, who is a member of the President's cabinet. The current Secretary of the National Defense of the Philippines is Gilbert Teodoro as of June 5, 2023. The Department of National Defense or DND was formally organised on November 1, 1939, pursuant to Executive Order No. 230 of President Manuel L. Quezon to implement Commonwealth Act No. 1 or
240-597: The Battle of Paitilla Airport to block the path of the SEALS deployed to destroy Noriega's private aircraft. Kuwait placed an order in 1984 for 62 vehicles, some of them in FSV configuration. Most of Kuwait's LAV-300s were destroyed by Iraqi troops during the 1990 Invasion of Kuwait . When production of the vehicle was reorganized and placed at New Orleans, its name changed from the V-300 to
264-649: The National Defense Act of 1935 passed by the National Assembly on December 31, 1935, and Commonwealth Act No. 340 creating the department. Throughout its existence, the department's functions are to enforce the law and to curb criminality and to guarantee the external and internal security of the country. As such, the DND deals also with criminal elements because the Philippine Constabulary or PC, then
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#1732868906882288-826: The Philippine government responsible for guarding against external and internal threats to peace and security in the country. The Department of National Defense exercises executive supervision over the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP), the Government Arsenal (GA), and Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC). It
312-526: The DND continued to exercise the powers to deal with criminality and internal plus external defense of the country until 1991 when then President Corazon Aquino signed Republic Act No. 6975 passing the functions to enforce all criminal laws from DND to the Department of the Interior and Local Government or DILG. Both departments, however, shared the responsibility of guaranteeing internal security. The department
336-566: The DND released a bid requirement for a company to modernize the LAV-300s still in working condition with the PMC. On 10 January 2019, Larsen & Toubro was awarded a contract for $ US 14 million for the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Light Armor System Upgrade in replacing worn out engines and other parts. On June 7, 2023, LAV-300s upgraded by Larsen & Toubro were tested in Bulacan. The LAV-300 has
360-603: The LAV-300 in 1994. The Philippines placed an order in 1993 for 24 LAV-300 MK IIs, 12 in APC configuration and 12 in FSV configuration, which were delivered by 1995. The contract was worth $ USD18.243 million. LAV-300s used by the Philippine Marine Corps were designed to be equipped with the .50 BMG/7.62mm NATO turret for the APC and the Cockerill 90mm gun for the FSV. In a 1994 report by Natick from January to September 1993,
384-706: The LAV-300 was once considered to be a suitable candidate for the US Army Military Police Armored Security Vehicle program. In 1999, the LAV-300 was considered alongside the LAV-600 to be selected for the US Army's Brigade Combat Team. In the same year, an infantry fighting vehicle version of the LAV-300 MK II was tested at Fort Knox for potential deployment with rapid reaction forces before the Stryker
408-672: The LAV-300. On 15 September 2016, the Bartonville Police Department showed a LAV-300 with surveillance gear through the 1033 program. On 5 October 2018, the Philippine Department of National Defense launched a bid to upgrade armored vehicles of the Philippine Navy and Air Force under the Light Armor System Upgrade (LARSU) Acquisition Project with a budget of PHP711,938,000.00. On 28 November 2018,
432-457: The crew from grenades and landmines. Survivability is further enhanced from low observable technology to minimize levels of thermal, seismic and audio signatures, and minimal radar return. The LAV-300 is amphibious with no need for preparation for fording. Highly mobile, the LAV-300 MK II is also fully amphibious with no need for preparation for fording and swimming. The tires are radial tubeless and can be outfitted with run-flat inserts and
456-549: The executive branch under the leadership of then Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile , who was then named martial law overseer by then President Ferdinand Marcos , the military commander-in-chief. Also during Martial Law, Marcos, who assumed dictatorial powers issued a decree creating the National Intelligence and Security Authority or NISA, to be the country's national intelligence agency with broad powers over intelligence and national security. In effect, NISA also served as
480-493: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=V300&oldid=921413811 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages LAV-300 As of 2020, the vehicle and its derivatives are no longer being marketed by Textron. The first country to buy it
504-466: The secret police force of Marcos, and now became the most powerful agency, and the MND's status dwindled. The NISA was headed by General Fabian Ver , Marcos' most trusted man, who was also at that time, the commander of the then Presidential Security Command and later, was named to be the concurrent staff of the Armed Forces , thus becoming the most powerful military officer. At the end of Marcos regime on 1986,
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#1732868906882528-446: Was Panama, which purchased 12 to 13 LAV-300s in APC, Fire Support Vehicle and Armored Recovery variants. Most of them were captured by American forces during Operation Just Cause . In Panama Defense Forces service, they were used by the 5th Infantry Company, the 6th Infantry Company (Mechanized) and Battalion 2000 (Mechanized). 4 LAV-300s were used by the 6th Infantry Company; 9 were used by Battalion 2000. They were deployed during
552-552: Was acquired by the CCPD through the 1033 program from Fort Polk , Louisiana. In 2010, Federal Defense Industries announced that they entered into an agreement with Textron Marine & Land Systems in order to provide authorized aftermarket parts, support and other types of assistance for the LAV-300 since FDI maintains a technical library for spare parts. In 2011, Napco entered into an agreement with Textron to provide authorized aftermarket parts, support and other types of assistance for
576-462: Was chosen instead. This proposal was even backed by Captain David L. Nobles in his proposal due to low economical expenses needed to maintain the LAV-300. Production of the LAV-300 ended in 1994 with marketing discontinued by 2000. In 2008, Cobb County Police Department has reported the purchase of a LAV-300 for $ 500,000 with $ 45,000 to $ 51,000 paid to refurbish the vehicle for police use. The vehicle
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