Eurosatory 2022: IDV exhibits its LMV2 light multirole vehicle.

Iveco Defence Vehicles is participating in the 2022 edition of Eurosatory, taking place from June 13th to June 17th. IDV presents the most recent developments in its product range. This exhibition is a great opportunity to highlight the company’s latest commercial successes and to present the product portfolio to existing as well as potential Customers and to other visitors of the show. The 2022 edition of Eurosatory is the first official occasion in which IDV presents itself with its brand-new logo and the new visual identity, both underlining more than ever IDV’s future-oriented and innovative approach.
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The LMV2 at Eurosatory 2022 (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Since its launch, the Light Multirole Vehicle (LMV) has been continuously developed, benefitting from the extensive number of experiences gained in the field, to meet the specific operational requirements of the End Users. The LMV 2 provides improved performance, greater reliability, and uncompromised ergonomics. One of the most important benefits is the
increase in payload of up to 90%, exceeding 1.5 tons.

This second generation of LMV, with a more powerful 220 hp engine, integrates an upgraded driveline with a high-performance 8-speed automatic gearbox, capable of managing more power and torque, making the transition between gears smoother when driving off-road. The vehicle can be provided with an Automatic Drivetrain Management system (ADM) and with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP). These solutions maximize mobility, enhance handling performance, and improve driving safety as well as comfort. Mobility is further enhanced by means of a specially designed independent suspension system combined with wheels equipped with a CTIS system to better match different terrains.

The new crashworthy crew cell has been designed to comfortably accommodate five fully equipped soldiers, including body armour and personal equipment. The internal roll-bars have been redesigned, thus increasing available legroom, while the ballistic steel cab is larger than the previous models, thus augmenting space and comfort inside the cab and providing free volume for the integration of mission systems and equipment. The internal layout is designed to improve crew ergonomics and ability-to-work, while incorporating a next-generation digitised dashboard. The protection against mine, KE-threats and IEDs has been improved by implementing new structures and materials. The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) has been greatly enhanced to suit the high radio “density” of modern battlefields.

The “dual-role” hard-top allows the vehicle to be equipped with either a protected ring mount or a Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), both of which can be fitted and removed in the field, ensuring greater flexibility of deployment. Additionally, the maintenance activities have been reduced by improving the layout and accessibility of some subsystems while increasing the service interval of key components. The digitized dashboard provides logistic data such as health status, maintenance tasks and access to technical publications in order to improve the platform’s sustainability by adopting innovative approaches.