LUVW (G-Wagon)

The G Wagon will be used by operationally tasked field units and training establishments, and will be used by both the Regular and Reserve units to provide tactical transport in the fields of command and control, liaison, reconnaissance and military police.

Variants:

• 197 Armour Protection Systems
• 289+ Command and Reconnaissance
• Military Police

Armament:

• 7.62-mm mounted machine gun (C6)

Capable of Mounting:

• C9 light machine gun
• .50 cal heavy machine-gun
• Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher

Specifications:

• Engine: 5-cylinder intercooled G270 CDI diesel with turbocharger
• Transmission: 5-speed automatic
• Tyres: Michelin XZL 8.25R16 with optional run-flat inserts.
• Fording Ability: 600mm
• Ground Clearance: 43.9cm
• Side Slope Angle: 30º
• Approach Angle: 40º
• Gradeability: 60 percent
• Payload: 1 500 kg Max (incl APS)
• Entered serivce: 2004
• Number in Serivce : 1159

Sources:

CASR DND 101: [1]

DND News Release 02/09/2004:[2]

DND News Release 10/06/2004: [3]