CavScout Recon Vehicle
Operation: Airborne Ambush Click on thumbnail to view a larger image of picture and detailed descriptions:
![]() ![]() M113A3 Gavin Airborne IFV-CFV: 106mm RR, .50 cal HMG, 7.62mm MMG, applique' armor |
![]() ![]() +Full 7-9 man dismount infantry squad or CavScout team on foot/All Terrain Bikes |
![]() ![]() Named after Paratrooper General James Gavin, the M113A3 is easily airdropped by cargo parachutes: AIRBORNE! |
![]() ![]() M113 rigged for low-velocity airdrop (LVAD); and with trim vane lowered for amphibious ops |
![]() ![]() Dismount infantry/scouts can fire Javelin "fire & forget" ATGMs to destroy air/ground vehicles, bunkers |
![]() ![]() Note 106mm gunner preparing M40A1 to destroy buildings, bunkers and armored vehicles, RR can be ground mounted |
![]() All guns have ACAV type shields to protect from enemy fire: vital in future urban combat |
![]() ![]() Applique armor protects against auto-cannon and RPGs |
![]() Troops can fire weapons from vehicle and at high angles for urban battle |
![]() All dismount troop weapons have clear gunshields to protect from enemy fire |
![]() ![]() Airborne Combined Arms Team: 21st Century power projection U.S. Army |