Canadian LAV-6 IFV

Canada’s LAV 6.0 modernized the LAV III family with improvements in protection, mobility, and systems. Its eight-wheeled configuration supported infantry movement while retaining a turreted weapon for direct support. The program drew on experience from demanding overseas operations, including Afghanistan, where threats to vehicle crews and passengers had become a major concern. It is a Canadian development within a wider light-armored-vehicle lineage, not simply an unchanged foreign vehicle given a new designation. The modernization incorporated improvements to protection, mobility, and internal systems based partly on operational experience with earlier Canadian vehicles. An eight-wheeled layout supports road movement and expeditionary use, while a turreted cannon provides direct fire. The troop-carrying mission remains central, distinguishing the vehicle from a tank despite its substantial size and armament.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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