LAV-25A2/A4: A LEGO® creation by Shôçk Añd Awé : MOCpages.com

LAV-25A2/A4

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The LAV-25A2 is an 8-wheeled Light Armored Vehicle currently in use with the USMC. The vehicle is the backbone of the Marine Corps' Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalions. After I started this little project of mine sometime in late June, I'm happy and relieved to say, it's finally done.

About this creation

Side profile. I tried to give in a more "in country" look by adding the spare tire, rolled up net, and packs.

The LAV-25's turret features two hatches (one for the vehicle commander, one for the gunner), a Bushmaster M242 25mm Automatic Cannon, M257 Smoke Grenade Launchers, a coaxial M240C, and a pintle mounted M240B/G. It also features armored shields placed around the hatches in order to protect the turret's crew members.

The LAV engaging an imaginary target. The grey pole setup near the front of the LAV is a sort of anti-IED device.

The M240 shield fell down at more of an angle than it should be, in this pic.

Turret view showing the armor plating around the hatches and the vehicle commander (VC).

Side profile. The current SLEP (Service Life Extension Program) puts armor over the exhaust equipment, giving it a boxy look compared to the older tubular style. The newer A2 also features additional armor over most of the vehicle, bringing the vehicles weight to around 16 tons.

Driver and engine hatchs open. The LAV-25's powerplant consists of a 6V53T Detroit Diesel Turbo-Charged engine which produces around 350 hp. I'm not sure if the engine hatch opens like that, but I couldn't find any photos or video of it. I didn't have the right pieces to change the driver's periscopes to trans-black or dark tan.

The LAV features a troop compartment at the rear of the vehicle. Two top hatches and two rear doors are available to the dismounts. It normally carries four Marine dismounts (troops). Two sight/port holes (if that's what you want to call them) are located on each side of the compartment.

Troops compartment hatches/doors open. The inside is a little detail-lacking, so I'll probably update that bit eventually.

View from the front of the vehicle.

One more photo for good measure.

LAV-25A4

The LAV-25A4 is the version of the LAV series set for the battlefield of 2035. The vehicle's powerplant has been upgraded and now pushes out approximately 500 hp. This increase in horsepower allows the vehicle to feature a new water propulsion system, therefore reganing its amphibious capabilities. The addition of the missile system and higher caliber main gun have caused space in the rear compartment to be used for ammuntion storage, meaning less room for dismounts. Improved ballistics protection has also been included. The advancement in communication technology has allowed the rear antennas to be removed. The Anti-IED boom/pole has been replaced by a much smaller device that accomplishes the same task, now housed in a small curved bump in the hull where the boom/pole was once located. These changes cause the vehicle to have an overall lower profile. A vehicle defense system has also been incorporated into the vehicle. The system is similar to the Iron Curtain, Trophy, and Quick Kill systems. The system will track any incoming projectiles and will assess the threat level based on size, speed, shape and other factors; the system will then take necessary actions to neutralize that threat. In the case of an RPG round, the system will intercept the round with a projectile fired from the system; in the case of a bullet, the system will aquire the location/direction of which it was fired but will not stop the incoming round; in the case of a guided/seeking missile the system will jam the missiles guidance system or intercept it with a fired projectile. The highly advanced system can detect and neutralize anything from an incoming artillery/tank round to a dropped bomb. This is just some available information on the system.

Changes to the turret include the addition of a CROWS M2 .50 cal station, Anti-tank missile system, Mk44 Bushmaster 30/40mm automatic cannon, and a vehicle defense system.

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-This is my first modern military vehicle and I hope you enjoyed it.
-There are a few things I've changed/need to change after receiving feedback from an LAV crewmen. So, I'll have updated pictures up soon.

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Andre Castillo

January 6, 2012

Can I use your design for my MOCS ?

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Mitchell Kirkman

April 19, 2011

This is awsome!! You have nailed it right on. I love the color. How much did it cost you to make it? I assume you bought most of the pieces from Bricklink.com. Did you make it on Lego Digital Designer?

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GRENADIER SPARTAN

January 3, 2011

That is AWSOME!!! I cannot believe how accurate that is!!! If could please email me instruction for the LAV-25/A2-A4 or email me a LEGO DIGITAL DESIGNER document. My email address is kylemeyer1997@gmail.com. Thanks and great job!!!!!

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FragsAreFun man

November 2, 2010

This is so great

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Taipan Lego builder

October 11, 2010

It's awesome, wish i had enough blocks to make it

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Lt.Stuart Wright

June 1, 2010

COOL!!!!! good work on it (:] i got a lego black hawk i made. i'll put it on here smoe time! good work.thxs for jioning

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Lt.Stuart Wright

June 1, 2010

COOL!!!!! good work on it (:] i got a lego black hawk i made. i'll put it on here smoe time! good work.thxs for jioning

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Rocky W.

May 30, 2010

WIN. Seriously, win. lol, I finally got around to commenting on this.

Rick Herrewijnen

May 29, 2010

Very well built. You also have a picture of the under side?

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This Guy XD

April 7, 2010

hey i like this right here i made a stryker its ok 2nd best i seen stryker but this just blows my mind.....

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dudecoolperson s

April 7, 2010

you are amazing!

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Dr. Spontaneous

April 6, 2010

Excellent new additions to the A4 model. Loving the new turret attachments. High-five!

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commando sev(007)

February 5, 2010

i love it. very accurate and blows my model WAY out of the water.

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someone posting

January 31, 2010

Great MOC! i just couldnt resist saying this but, I BEAT YOU TO MAKING THE M109A6 PALADIN HOWITZER!!!!!

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jacob smith

January 26, 2010

dude where can i get some of the body armor on ur rangers?

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someone posting

January 24, 2010

YOU REALLY NEED TO POST INSTRUCTIONS AFTER U UPDATE IT! ~Someone Posting (thegoodknigh)

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Ryan Mitchell

January 23, 2010

This is amazing, i wish i can build something like this, but im in a brick depression so I can't.

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Jonathan .

January 23, 2010

That took long enough.. Great job!

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Spaceman Spiff

January 23, 2010

its an awsome shape and an awsome vehicle!. one problem you have though is that its over 3 minifig heights tall. the reall apc is only about 1 and a half humans tall. i had this problem when i was desegning my hummer(srry not posted. you might want to adjust the size but kepp the same shape is you ever build a V2. excillent work!

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soap mactavish

January 23, 2010

AWEsome

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Joseph Menz

January 23, 2010

This is just excellent, great job

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Brad Edmondson

January 23, 2010

Having experience with the Canadian version of the LAV25 (Coyote) I have to say this MOC really captures the vehicle. Great go for a first AFV outing. I love the details like the engine compartment. The crew compartment in the back doesn't really have much detail to offer in real-life so I wouldn't worry about ;-) If you give it another go, just tile it white and you're good to go.