During the recent Fleet Week in New York City, the US Marines showed off one of their amphibious reconnaissance vehicles.
The Light Armored Vehicle 25 (LAV 25) is one variation of 8x8 wheeled vehicles that the Marine Corps began fielding in 1983.
The LAV 25 "possesses a potent combination of firepower, high mobility, communications and protection in an expeditionary platform," according to the US Marines.
It was used in the 1989 invasion of Panama, the 1991 Gulf War, the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
The LAV 25's light armor can withstand small arms fire, and possibly even rocket-propelled grenades, but not cannon fire, the Marines said.
The LAV 25's primary weapon is the M242 Bushmaster 25 millimeter chain gun cannon.
When not in use, the 25 millimeter barrel can be taken out and stored inside the vehicle.
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