Marine Prowlers as a multimission platform

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The EA-GB Marine Prowler is equipped with an electronic warfare platform which can function in the role of a tactical air coordinator (airborne) (TAC(A)). The aircraft has a crew size of four, three available radios, endurance time of two hours on station time and the inherent electronic warfare capability. As a (TAC(A)), the EA-GBS coordinates the action of combat aircraft engaged in close support of ground forces.

Aircraft Manufacturing, Surveillance & Reconnaisance Aircraft, Reconnaissance aircraft

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LAV-AD: a highly mobile air defense platform with an added punch

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The US Marine Corps is deploying a new light armored vehicle-air defense (LAV-AD) variant designed to provide low-altitude, close-in, surface-to- air fire and surface-to-surface fir in support of Marine air-ground forces. The new LAV-AD is armed with the Stinger missile and the five- barreled GAU-12(U) 25mm Gatling Gun. The platform also features two on- board enhanced position locating grid reference systems.

Self-Propelled Missile Launchers,Tracked

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LAV-enhanced fire support platform: organic support for the LAR battalions

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The capabilities of the General Motors Defense light armored vehicle equipped with the Delco/Royal Ordinance Defense 120mm Armored Mortar System (LAV-AMS) are discussed. The LAV-AMS' ability to provide an enhanced fire support system is assessed.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Armored Utility Vehicles, Wheeled, Evaluation, Product information, Armored military vehicles, Weapons systems, Military vehicle industry, United States. Marine Corps, United States. Marine Corps. Light Armored Vehicle Program

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