M1117 Armored Security Vehicle
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| M1117 Armored Security Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| General characteristics | |
| Crew | 3 |
| Length | 6.07 m (237 in) |
| Width | 2.56 m (101 in) |
| Height | 2.59 m (102 in) |
| Weight | 13,408 kg (29,560 lb) |
| Armour and armament | |
| Armour | IBD Modular Expandable Armor System |
| Main armament | 40 mm Mk 19 grenade launcher, 12.7 mm M2HB |
| Secondary armament | M249 Squad Automatic Weapon |
| Mobility | |
| Power plant | Cummings 6CTA8.3 260 hp |
| Suspension | 4 x 4 wheeled, fully independent |
| Road speed | 100 km/h (63 mph) |
| Power/weight | |
| Range | 440 miles @ 40 mph |
The M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle, or ASV, is a rugged, easily deployable all-wheeled vehicle manufactured by Textron for initial use by the U.S. Military Police.
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[edit] Design
[edit] Survivability
The Guardian's armor is designed to defeat .50 caliber armor piercing ammunition, 12-pound anti-tank mine, and 155 mm artillery from 15 m above. The ASV can survive a direct hit from a Rocket Propelled Grenade and be functional although crew deaths and injuries are likely depending on where the RPG hits.<ref>Global Security</ref> As for chemical and biological attacks the ASV’s gas particulate air filtration system provides additional protection.
[edit] Deployability
- Six ASV's can fit on to a C-17 fully loaded, ready to roll off.
- The ASV is the only vehicle that can roll off a cargo plane, combat ready, in under 20 minutes.
- The ASV has a high survivability rate, however it is vulnerable to RPG attacks and IED (Improvised Explosive Devices)attacks as evidenced by the current conflict in Iraq.
[edit] Mobility
The typical mission profile of an ASV involves 50% primary roads, 30% secondary roads, and 20% cross-country conditions. Front and rear independent suspension provies smooth highway speeds of up to 60 mph, while it is still capable of fording 5 foot depths of water, climbing gradiants of 60%, and overcoming obstacles of two feet.
[edit] Variants
- Armored Personnel Carrier (8 passengers)
- Command & Control
- Recovery Vehicle (Although each ASV can tow another ASV or HUMVEE)
- RECON
- Mortar Carrier
- Ambulance
- Recovery
- Contermine
[edit] References
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