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Originally Posted by kato13
I think that is either an oversimplification or flat out incorrect. The Mowag Piranha evolution branched into 2 different paths: the LAV25 path and the LAV III path. Virtually everything I have read puts the Stryker as an extension of the LAVIII path as they share a common chassis.
Things like the LAV-25 being amphibious and maintaining its C-130 transport status (without a USAF waiver) would seem to reinforce serious differences, as these are traits not held by either the LAVIII nor the Stryker.
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That is possible the Reference materials I have found seem to contradict each other when it comes to this.
Jane's=said they are the same
Wikipedia=said they are the same
globalsecurity.org/milita = claims there different
General Dynamics Land Systems website = is confusing on the subject
Canadian Army website = waffle on the subject claiming in some place its an upgrade and another its a new vehicle build from the ground up ?
Where they all seem to agree that there all part of the LAV family , which is confusing in its self give the use a vehicle Family seems to be different from on company to another.