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MEDIUM LOGISTIC VEHICLE WHEELED (MLVW)

Medium Logistic Vehicle Wheeled (MLVW) is the backbone of the Army's logistic support fleet. These vehicles are used throughout the battlefield in such roles as command and control, troop and cargo transport, maintenance and administrative functions. This vehicle can be employed in all types of Army missions including territorial defence, domestic emergencies and overseas operations.

Specifications: Weight: 6.3 – 7.8 tonnes (depending on variant) Payload: Off-road – 2.27 tonnes / Highway – 5 tonnes Engine: Detroit Diesel, 8.2 litre, V-6 Maximum speed: 90 km/h Entered service: 1982 Number acquired: 2,769