7521 LAV & Piranha - The Extended Family
Gordon Arthur & Steve Hearn
The most widely produced wheeled armored vehicle in service in the
West is the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) and Piranha. With more than
9300 vehicles produced to date, and with deliveries to 21
countries, this family of vehicles has proved hugely successful.
The family was originally designed by the Swiss company MOWAG,
which is now part of the General Dynamics Land Systems stable.
Concord Publications' latest title in its Armor at War Mini Series
covers this popular armored vehicle, which first appeared in
prototype form in 1972.
The book is divided into sections covering various countries and
geographic regions where the LAV/Piranha is found. It opens with
Canada and includes the 6x6 AVGP before moving on to the 8x8 Bison,
Coyote and LAV III. The next chapter covers the LAV in USMC
service. The chapter on Australasia features the ASLAV and newer
NZLAV, while Europe's Piranhas receive a chapter all to themselves.
The final section covers miscellaneous countries such as Nigeria
and Saudi Arabia. This book is crammed full of background
information on the LAV/Piranha, and records its history and
development. Details of variants, deployment and organization (plus
combat/operational use where relevant) is given for each country
using the vehicle.
The book features more than 160 photos showing external and
internal views of these vehicles, including the latest combat
deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Detailed captions provide
pertinent details in this book that offers a unique photographic
record of an attractive and versatile vehicle found the world
over.
Format 21 x 29,7 cm, Paperback, 52 Seiten, 163 Farbfotos,
englischer Text, Best.-Nr. Con7521