Who made the LSVW?

Who made the LSVW?

Western Star Trucks Inc.
10WM military truck for their Light Support Vehicle Wheeled (LSVW) project. It was locally built by the Western Star Trucks Inc….Light utility vehicle.

How many tanks does Canada have 2022?

The Canadian Army retains a strong collection of light, medium and heavy combat systems including Main Battle Tanks. There are a total of [ 12 ] Active Canadian Army Vehicles & Artillery (2022) entries in the Military Factory.

What tanks does Canada use?

The Leopard 2A4 tank is a heavy armoured, main battle tank. The Leopard 2A4 Canadian tank was developed for the German ground forces and is the primary Main Battle Tank of several NATO countries.

Do Canadian military have tanks?

The army has a fleet of 82 Leopard 2 battle tanks, spread throughout the country at CFB Edmonton, CFB Montreal, and CFB Gagetown near Fredericton, New Brunswick.

What is an LSVW?

Light Support Vehicle Wheeled (LSVW) The LSVW is a four-wheel-drive truck with a 3,200-mm wheel base, and is powered by a 4-cylinder, 2.5 litre turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped to accommodate add-on armour, and a variety of weapons.

How much does a LAV 6 cost?

$500 million to $1.5 billion
“It is replacing an armoured vehicle fleet and (the government’s) requirements fit nicely with our LAV 6 program.” The new armoured combat support vehicle will cost $500 million to $1.5 billion, for 200 to 400 vehicles, says the report.

Will Canada get new tanks?

Canada would go on to replace the Leopard 1 tanks in 2017 after the delivery of new Leopard 2 Tank Mobility Implements. The Leopard 1 tanks will now be used on CLAWR to increase realism in training for missions such as armed reconnaissance and close air support.