Saturday, November 28, 2015

LAV-25 Destroyed In Yemen




Video shows a LAV-25 armored recon vehicle destroyed in Yemen allegedly using a Metis ATGM.

A LAV-25, photo credit; wikipedia



The LAV-25 (Light Armored Vehicle) is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle used by the United States Marine Corps and Canadian Army as well as by US clients, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

It was built by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and is based on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha I 8×8 family of armored fighting vehicles.
Towards the end of the video, two Bradley Fighting Vehicles are also seen destroyed.

A Bradley FV, picture, info credit: wikipedia:


The Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) is an American fighting vehicle platform manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments, formerly United Defense. It was named after U.S. General Omar Bradley.



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