General Dynamics completes 650-mile road challenge in a day
General Dynamics Land Systems – UK successfully completed a tactical road move of 650 miles with its 8x8 Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) Demonstrator, and the Ocelot General Purpose Vehicle- Logistics (GPV(L)) on Tuesday 20 October.
The move was completed in 16 hours, including mandatory breaks. The vehicles averaged 52mph without fault, demonstrating a high level of agility and reliability.
Based on the latest General Dynamics Land Systems 8x8 technologies now in service with the US and Canadian Armies, the LAV Demonstrator represents best-in-class levels of mobility, protection and payload. All systems on the LAV Demonstrator are currently in production and available as off-the-shelf technology.
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The LAV Demonstrator was accompanied on its journey by the Ocelot General Purpose Vehicle - Logistics (GPV-L) (both above) which is designed to provide intimate logistic support to combat troops, with a payload capacity of 2,500kg. This versatile vehicle has the same chassis and driveline as the in-service Foxhound 4x4 Light Protected Patrol Vehicle and the same high levels of protection and mobility.
Kevin Connell, Vice President of General Dynamics Land Systems – UK, said: “Completing this demanding journey is evidence of the tactical mobility and deployment capabilities of the LAV and Ocelot, and the agility required of combat vehicles in modern warfare. Reliability is a key factor in reducing logistic support demands on operations and we are delighted that we have been able to demonstrate the reliability of Stryker/LAV Platform and Ocelot as fit for purpose equipment for the British Army future needs.”
