US Marines IFAV
US Marines IFAV
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Quote:U.S. Marine Corps' G-Wagen
The Diesel Mercedes Ifav That Replaced The Gasoline Jeep
From the May, 2010 issue of Diesel Power
By Jason Thompson
The United States is one of the many nations around the world now using the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen for military purposes. In the late '90s, the Marine Corps replaced the M-151 (Jeep) with what it is now using in Iraq and Afghanistan: the Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV). The IFAV is based on the '97 to '01 DaimlerChrysler model 290 GDT. Since this truck runs on diesel, it poses less of a risk of fire than the gasoline-powered Jeep. The IFAV is powered by the Mercedes OM 602.983 five-cylinder turbodiesel engine featuring a Bosch VE rotary injection pump.
A Marine IFAV (Interim Fast...
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The truck has three driveline lockers and solid axles front and rear. The IFAV's best defense is its strategically placed armor, lightness, and maneuverability. The 11/2-ton IFAV is just the right size, since it offers large amounts of cargo capacity while still being able to fit in the CH-53D helicopter. It seems like the IFAV is too big for the V-22 Osprey because the Marines are testing an even smaller, lighter, and less-armored vehicle known as the ITV built by American Growler.
An IFAV is part of a special-operations-capable...
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There are two schools of thought regarding military vehicles. Some say it's better to have a rolling fortress with armor able to withstand heavy incoming fire and large mines. The opposite strategy is to be really light, maneuverable, and connected with the environment. The former uses overwhelming force while the latter uses stealth, surprise, and intense firepower as a defense.
MIL-Spec: Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV)
Built by: Magna Steyr for Mercedes-Benz
Model: Type 461 290 GDT G-Wagen
Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM602.983
Type: Inline five-cylinder, 10-valve, and turbocharger
Displacement: 2.9L
Compression ratio: 19.5:1
Power: 120 hp at 4,000 rpm
Intake: Intercooler
Injection: Mechanical Bosch rotary VE with electronic controls and direct injection
Angle of approach: 36 degrees
Angle of departure: 27 degrees
Maximum tilt angle: 54 degrees
Ground clearance: 81/2 inches
Front Suspension: Solid axle mounted with control arms and wishbones, gas-filled shocks, coil springs, and hollow rubber springs
Rear Suspension: Solid axle mounted with control arms and wishbones, gas-filled shocks, coil springs, and hollow rubber springs
Tires: 235/85R16 BFGoodrich M-Ts
Armor: AmorWorks (Fast Attack Vehicle) package
transmission: Four-speed automatic
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
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Quote:U.S. Marine Corps' G-Wagen
The Diesel Mercedes Ifav That Replaced The Gasoline Jeep
From the May, 2010 issue of Diesel Power
By Jason Thompson
The United States is one of the many nations around the world now using the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen for military purposes. In the late '90s, the Marine Corps replaced the M-151 (Jeep) with what it is now using in Iraq and Afghanistan: the Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV). The IFAV is based on the '97 to '01 DaimlerChrysler model 290 GDT. Since this truck runs on diesel, it poses less of a risk of fire than the gasoline-powered Jeep. The IFAV is powered by the Mercedes OM 602.983 five-cylinder turbodiesel engine featuring a Bosch VE rotary injection pump.
A Marine IFAV (Interim Fast...
read full caption
The truck has three driveline lockers and solid axles front and rear. The IFAV's best defense is its strategically placed armor, lightness, and maneuverability. The 11/2-ton IFAV is just the right size, since it offers large amounts of cargo capacity while still being able to fit in the CH-53D helicopter. It seems like the IFAV is too big for the V-22 Osprey because the Marines are testing an even smaller, lighter, and less-armored vehicle known as the ITV built by American Growler.
An IFAV is part of a special-operations-capable...
read full caption
There are two schools of thought regarding military vehicles. Some say it's better to have a rolling fortress with armor able to withstand heavy incoming fire and large mines. The opposite strategy is to be really light, maneuverable, and connected with the environment. The former uses overwhelming force while the latter uses stealth, surprise, and intense firepower as a defense.
MIL-Spec: Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV)
Built by: Magna Steyr for Mercedes-Benz
Model: Type 461 290 GDT G-Wagen
Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM602.983
Type: Inline five-cylinder, 10-valve, and turbocharger
Displacement: 2.9L
Compression ratio: 19.5:1
Power: 120 hp at 4,000 rpm
Intake: Intercooler
Injection: Mechanical Bosch rotary VE with electronic controls and direct injection
Angle of approach: 36 degrees
Angle of departure: 27 degrees
Maximum tilt angle: 54 degrees
Ground clearance: 81/2 inches
Front Suspension: Solid axle mounted with control arms and wishbones, gas-filled shocks, coil springs, and hollow rubber springs
Rear Suspension: Solid axle mounted with control arms and wishbones, gas-filled shocks, coil springs, and hollow rubber springs
Tires: 235/85R16 BFGoodrich M-Ts
Armor: AmorWorks (Fast Attack Vehicle) package
transmission: Four-speed automatic
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
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