The Light Strike Vehicle (LSV), manufactured in Australia based on an American design, was originally introduced in 1998. Operated by the SAF’s Guards and Infantry battalions, the LSV enhances the mobility and firepower of our soldiers. In 2013, the vehicle was upgraded by Singapore Technologies Kinetics to replace the ageing fleet of LSVs, thus creating the Light Strike Vehicle Mark II (LSV MK. II). It bears several enhancements vis-a-vis the LSV that it replaces. It has a more powerful engine, an improved suspension system and a better-designed space frame with a higher payload.

The LSV MK. II is produced in three variants: the Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL) variant that operates the 40mm AGL system; the Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) variant that operates the Spike missile system; and the Utility variant for general purpose usage.

The new vehicle also has a larger seating capacity and supports an array of communication systems that enhances its networking capabilities with other combat systems in the battlefield. These enhancements allow the LSV MK. II to be more agile and deployable than its predecessor.

Vehicle Specifications
Weight: 1800kg
Length: 4.9m
Height: 1.8m
Width: 2.1m
Maximum Land Speed: 110km/h
Weapon System Configuration: 7.62mm GPMG, 40mm AGL or Spike Missile System
Maximum Power: 136hp
Maximum Crew Size: 6