Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle
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{{Infobox weapon
|name= Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle
| image= Iraqi MRAP.jpg
| image_size = 250
|caption= A MRAP (Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle) in the service of the Iraqi army
|origin=
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|is_vehicle=yes
|service=2007–Present
|used_by=Iraq, United States
|wars=Iraq War
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|manufacturer= BAE Systems, General Dynamics
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|number=300+
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|weight= 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
|armour= Classified
|primary_armament=
|secondary_armament= Optional firing ports
|engine= Caterpillar C7 FMM Diesel
|engine_power= 330 hp (246 kW) @ 2400 RPM
860 ft lbs (1166 nm) torque @ 1440 RPM
|transmission= Allison 3500 SP series
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|vehicle_range= 350 mi (565 km)
|speed= 55 mph (89 km/h)
}}
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.http://www.baesystems.com/article/BAES_045534/providing-critical-mine-protection-for-soldiers Providing Critical Mine Protection for Soldiershttp://www.gdls.com/index.php/products/mrap-family/ilav {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130124065049/http://www.gdls.com/index.php/products/mrap-family/ilav |date=2013-01-24 }} General Dynamics International Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV)
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.http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/bae-delivering-a-cougar-variant-for-iraqs-4454m-ilav-contract-02338/ BAE Delivers a Cougar Variant for Iraq's ILAV Contracthttp://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2009/01/iraqi_engineering_fo.php Iraqi forces develop engineering capabilities
Operational history
=Iraqi Army=
The Iraqi Army began to be equipped with the ILAV in 2007 and main user of the ILAV.http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htarm/articles/20070415.aspx Cougars Cousin Badger Arrives in Baghdad. April 15, 2007. 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.blackanthem.com/News/iraqi-freedom/Iraqi-Army-2nd-Division-receives-ILAVs12753.shtml |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-09-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228052512/http://www.blackanthem.com/News/iraqi-freedom/Iraqi-Army-2nd-Division-receives-ILAVs12753.shtml |archive-date=2014-12-28 }} Iraqi Army 2nd Division receives ILAVs The Eight Division received two ILAVs and training from the 555th Engineer Brigade in 2008.http://www.dvidshub.net/news/25230/8th-iraqi-army-division-receives-route-clearance-equipment#.UHZP5lH1jxE 8th Iraqi Army Division Receives Route Clearance Equipment Current Iraqi Army Engineers are being trained and equipped with the remote controlled arm variants.http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2009/01/iraqi_engineering_fo.php Iraqi forces develop engineering capabilitieshttp://www.dvidshub.net/news/56359/regional-guard-brigade-soldiers-graduate-iraqi-army-engineer-school Regional Guard Brigade Soldiers graduate Iraqi Army Engineer School
=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.[https://www.army.mil/article/16191/new-vehicles-used-in-anti-ied-training/ army.mil] New vehicles used in anti-IED training
Operators
- {{IRQ}} In 2007 an order for 378 was placed,{{Cite web|url=http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htarm/articles/20070415.aspx|title = Armor: Cougars Cousin Badger Arrives in Baghdad}}http://www.blackanthem.com/News/Allies_20/Badgers_headed_for_Baghdad5666.shtml {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222143729/http://www.blackanthem.com/News/Allies_20/Badgers_headed_for_Baghdad5666.shtml |date=2015-12-22 }} Badgers headed for baghdad+ 865 ordered by 2011.{{Citation needed|date=January 2012}}
- {{USA}} Fourteen ILAVs were delivered to Fort Jackson for training US Soldiers in the use of MRAPs to prevent roll over accidents.
- {{flag|Iraqi Kurdistan}} Peshmerga are operating at least two vehicles as of September 2014.http://www.thenational.ae/world/middle-east/as-isil-retreats-iraqi-kurds-gain-new-ammunition/ As ISIL retreats, Iraqi Kurds gain new ammunition
- {{flag|Islamic State}}: captured{{cite news|title=Etat islamique et chars d'assaut: comment les djihadistes emploient leurs blindés en Irak et en Syrie|language=fr|newspaper=France Soir|url=http://www.francesoir.fr/politique-monde/etat-islamique-et-chars-d-assaut-analyse-emploi-blindes-par-les-djihadistes-conflit-syrie-irak-terrorisme-combats-mossoul-daech-guerre-ei-tactique-strat%C3%A9gie-inedit-exclu|date=2 February 2017|access-date=27 February 2019|archive-date=3 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203081337/http://www.francesoir.fr/politique-monde/etat-islamique-et-chars-d-assaut-analyse-emploi-blindes-par-les-djihadistes-conflit-syrie-irak-terrorisme-combats-mossoul-daech-guerre-ei-tactique-strat%C3%A9gie-inedit-exclu|url-status=dead}}
Gallery
Image:Assured mobility.png|Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle
Image:Iraqi MRAP at a checkpoint.jpg|Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle at checkpoint.
Image:A Iraqi Couger (4x4).JPG| A ILAV at FOB Normandy 2008
Image:Iraqi Army Checkpoint..jpg|Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle at checkpoint.
Image:Iraqi Army Checkpoint.jpg|Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle at checkpoint.
References
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External links
- [https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=awxQ1.otpiF0 Spartan Chassis Receives Order From BAE Systems for International Light Armored Vehicles ]
- [http://www.gdls.com/index.php/products/mrap-family/ilav International Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV)] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130124065049/http://www.gdls.com/index.php/products/mrap-family/ilav |date=2013-01-24 }}
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWBBnpwqsR0 ILAV 1 - 60 mph Brake Stop]
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