Chenowth Advanced Light Strike Vehicle
Advanced Light Strike Vehicle | |
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M2 machine gun or 1 × 40 mm Mk 19 grenade launcher | |
Engine | Diesel/ Petrol 160 hp |
The Chenowth Advanced Light Strike Vehicle (ALSV) is an all-terrain light military vehicle developed by the United States. It is the successor to the Chenowth Light Strike Vehicle and the Desert Patrol Vehicle, and features improved performance and armament.[1] The sandrail vehicle is relatively small, and can be carried in a transport aircraft. Although it is mainly used by the US Navy SEALs and Marine Corps, several other countries have procured it.
Features
Chenowth Racing Products revealed in October 1996 that they had developed a "third-generation high-performance surveillance, light strike and reconnaissance vehicle", which they named the Advanced Light Strike Vehicle (ALSV). Based on its predecessor, the Chenowth Light Strike Vehicle (LSV), the ALSV could carry two, three or four personnel. An all-terrain vehicle, the ALSV is powered by a 160-horsepower diesel engine produced by Porsche, and is equipped with four-wheel drive functionality as well as power steering. A version powered by a gasoline engine has also been produced.[2][3][4]
An ALSV can be transported in a
Armament
The main weapons station, which is positioned to the rear of the vehicle, is capable of traversing 360 degrees and can accommodate either a
Users
The ALSV has been used by the
According to Chenowth, they are also used by several Central American and Middle Eastern countries, as well as some member countries of NATO.[3]
References
- ^ "Chenowth Light Strike Vehicle (LSV) (United States), Special attack vehicles". Jane's Information Group. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7603-1790-7.
- ^ a b c "Chenowth Advanced Light Strike Vehicle (ALSV) (United States), Special attack vehicles". Jane's Information Group. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
- ^ "Hit the Ground Running, but On Wheels". Armada International. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
- ^ "Fast Attack and Desert Patrol Vehicles". SpecialOperations.com. Archived from the original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2010.