The American's new APC comes from lessons learned from the LAV-25 and the Stryker, along with the LAV-III from the recently "liberated"/annexed Canada.
Armorment[]
Main[]
Starts off with an M2HB Browning .50Caliber
1- Advanced Optics Package - Improves accuracy and range. (Also affects Co-Axil).
2- M242 Bushmaster 25mm - Increased damage (by a large amount) and range.
3- AP Shells - Increased Damage.
4- Mk.44 Bushmaster 30mm - Increased Damage.
Co-Axial[]
Starts off with an M240C
1- AP Fletchlite Ammo - Improved damage against infantry.
2- M2A2 Browning - Improved range and damage.
"AA"[]
Starts off with an M240D
1- M2HB Browning - Increased damage and range.
2- Mk.47 AGL - Increased splash-damage against ground targets, less effective against aircraft
Protection[]
Starts off equips with 20mm Resistant Steel Armor.
1- Applicant Hardened Steel Plates - add-on-armor that increases HP.
2- Cage-Armor - Improved Armor against Missiles.
3- Thermal Shielding Plates - light layer of thermal reflecting plates help reduce signature to guided weapons, reducing chances of it being locked onto.
4- IR Smoke Grenades - Can be used as a basic protection against guided weapons or used to cover a retreat.
5- Active Defence System - Can shoot down incoming missiles.
Mobility[]
Mobility-Ground[]
1- Modular Traction System- Improved mobility of rough terrain.
2- Turbo-Charged Engine - Increased mobility.
3- Locker System - Improved mobility over rough terrain.
4- Improved Transmission - Increases acceleration.
Mobility-Aquatic[]
1- Amphibious Mobility Kit - Fits the LAV-40 with a water-propeller and buoyant styrofoam skirt.
2- Pump-jets - Improves speed while in water.