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Originally Posted by raketenjagdpanzer
would that be combat loaded, ready to roll into the fight, or empty of everything but air in the tires and enough gas to push it down the cargo ramp onto the tarmac where real prep would begin?
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I would say that the LAV-25 would be armed and ready to roll into combat.
Here is my proof:
1) C-130 can carry 42,000 lbs of cargo
http://www.af.mil/information/factsh...heet.asp?id=92
2) The LAV-25 weighs 12.80 Tons = 25,600 Lbs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAV-25
That leaves 16,400 lbs for ammo, crew, fuel, etc.
My $0.02
Mike