AVS offers integrated vehicles tailored to specific military requirements.

The G-Class is a prototype for the 21st century military vehicle, ready to dominate in the diverse and increasingly uncertain environments lying ahead. The AVS integrated Mercedes-Benz G-Class base vehicle exhibits power, agility, durability, and safety-- a rare but valuable combination. Addressing the multifaceted nature of its forces, the G-Class can reach speeds of 96 mph and climb terrain with 80 percent grade. All this while continuing to maximize the safety of its passengers with features in shrapnel-proof armor, night vision equipment, and a variety of weapons mountings. AVS can integrate this vehicle into several platforms, from fast attack and communication modes to ambulances and command vehicles. The G-Class is a proven pedigree with over 50,000 vehicles in NATO service.

• Personnel: 1 driver, 1 commander, and up to 4 passengers
• Vehicle Curb Weight (with driver and fuel): 5225 lbs
  
• Gross Vehicle Weight: 8100 lbs
  
• Overall Length: 173inches
  
• Width: 65.5 inches
• Height: 73.5 inches (66.1 inches with roll bar folded down)
  
• Engine: 270 CDI Mercedes-Benz, in-line 5 cylinder, turbo charged diesel
  
• Horsepower: 156 hp @ 3800 rpm
  
• Transmission: 5-speed automatic gear box with manual Tiptronic-shifting option
  
• Fuel Capacity: 96 liters
  
• Range: over 540 miles
  
• Maximum Speed (Road): 97 mph
  
• Fuel Consumption: 22.2 mpg
  
• Fording Depth: 24 inches without deep fording kit
  
• Tilt Angle (static): 41 degrees
  
• Grade Angle Climb Ability: 80% grade
  
• Armor: Shrapnel-proof flooring tested with DM 51 hand grenade
  
• Night vision equipment: Dashboard power receptors, NATO standard blackout system
  
• Tested Weapons Mounts: MK19 40mm grenade launcher, M2 .50 cal machine gun, TOW anti-tank missile system, M240G machine gun
  
• Electrical System: 24 volt

USMC		INTERIM FAST ATTACK VEHICLES

Contract History

• Advanced Vehicle Systems has provided 62 Interim Fast Attack Vehicles (IFAV). The contract, awarded 14 July 1999, required the expedited delivery of these urgently-needed vehicles. With its team partner, DaimlerChrysler, AVS completed delivery of these units to I MEF, II MEF, and III MEF by December 8,1999.
• AVS also has provided operator and maintenance training to each of the Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF).
• The Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) segment of this contract provides worldwide response to the Corps within 48 hours of notification. To address this issue, AVS has established a Central Parts Center in Jacksonville, N.C.and a R&D and engineering facility in Millersville, MD.  
• AVS resolved several potential problems relating to the weapons mounting system by designing a new lightweight pedestal with an offset mount to accommodate .50cal and MK19. Further, AVS has added the capability for TOW configurations as well.
• Due to the success of the G-wagon meeting USMC mission requirements, the Marine Corps added an additional 30 vehicles to its fleet in 2000.

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