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M1117 Guardian/M1200 Armored Knight
Armored Security Vehicle/
Commando Advanced Armored Vehicle
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M1117 Guardian
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | USA (and others including Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Colombia & Iraq) |
| First Produced/Service Dates: |
M1117 = 1999 M1200 = 2006 Commando Advanced Vehicle = 2012 |
| Manufactured by: | Textron Marine & Land Systems (Originally Cadillac-Gage Co.) |
| Crew: |
M1117 = 1+3 M1200 = 3 Commando Advanced ASV = Up to 1+4 Commando Advanced APC = Up to 1+9 Commando Advanced Recon Vehicle = Up to 1+6 |
| Armament: |
M1117/Commando Advanced ASV: Turret
= (1) 12.7mm Heavy Machine
Gun and (1) 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher; or
Weapons Mount
Cupola
with one of the above weapons (and probably the
7.62mm M240 Machine Gun as well). M1200: A weapons mount with one (1) 12.7mm HMG (others shown above, probably can be fitted) Commando Advanced APC/Recon Vehicle: Can be fitted with Remote Weapons System (RWS) or Objective Gunner Protection Kit (OGPK) Turret mounting one of the weapons above. |
| Engine: | 6-Cylinder Turbo-Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: |
This family of vehicles are reportedly based on the
Verne Dragoon ASV
150, although it looks very similar to the Vietnam Era
Cadillac-Gage V100 (M706)
Commando Series. The M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle
(ASV) was the first variant produced and is used for convoy protection
and general security duties. The M1200 Armored Knight variant was
fielded next and is used in the Fire Control/Target Acquisition role.
It's equipped with the M707 Knight Mission Equipment
Package (MEP), which utilizes the Fire Support Sensor System (FS3). The
FS3 is also fitted on some HMMWV's and the
M1131 Stryker FSV. In 2012, Textron rebranded the ASV/FSV as the Commando Advanced Armored Vehicle, due to upgrades/improvements and with the additon of new variants. The two (2) new variants were the Commando Advanced Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) and the Reconnaissance Vehicle. The most notable difference of the base APC/Recon Vehicle is a longer hull than the M1117/M1200/ASV. The easiest way to identify these variants is by the addition of a second vision port on each side of the vehicles. Finally, as part of Textron's rebranding, the M1117 Guardian was renamed the Commando Advanced ASV and remained relatively unchanged in appearance from the original vehicle. Other related vehicles in Textron's extensive Commando Armored Vehicle Family, are the Commando Select and Commando Elite lines. |
| Info Sheet(s) Available: | M1117 Guardian via Minnesota Army National Guard. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
Commando Advanced Family Vehicle Sales Brochure (Textron Marine & Land
Systems) |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Commando Advanced APC with ASV "40/50" Turret Photos (This vehicle is NOT an M1117 ASV as evidenced by the longer hull) | John Charvat - Yukon, Oklahoma USA |
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Commando Advanced APC Photo |
Texton Marine & Land Systems |
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Commando Advanced ASV Photos |
Texton Marine & Land Systems |
| M1117 Guardian ASV Photos | Don Allen - Ottawa, Ontario Canada |
| M1117 Guardian ASV Photos | Larry Lawler - West Palm Beach, Florida USA |
| M1117 Guardian ASV Photos | Sean Lynch - Lockport, Illinois USA |
| M1117 Guardian ASV Photos (Illinois National Guard Vehicle) | Mike Oberholtzer - Oak Park, Illinois USA |
| M1117 Guardian ASV Photos (Ft. Leonard Wood, MO) | Matt Riesmeyer - Manchester, Missouri USA |
| M1117 Guardian ASV Photos | Robert Skipper |
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M1117 Guardian ASV Photo |
U.S. Department of Defense |
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M1117 Guardian ASV Photos |
Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
| M1200 Armored Knight ASV Photos | John Charvat |
| M1200 Armored Knight ASV Photos | Brent Sauer - Editor of HMMWV In Scale |
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M1200 Armored Knight ASV Photo |
Texton Marine & Land Systems |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Commando Armored Vehicle Family Information & Photos | Textron Marine & Land Systems |
| M1117 Guardian Information and Photos | Federation of American Scientists |
| M1117 Guardian Information and Photos | Global Security.Org |
| M1117 Guardian Photos | Prime Portal |
| M1200 Armored Knight Information | Global Security.Org |
| M1200 Armored Knight Information and Photos | DRS Technology |
| "New US Armored Car- Maybe?" (Armored Car - The Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Journal -Issue #17) | James Loop |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Encyclopedia of Modern U.S. Military Tactical Vehicles (Tankograd Publications) | Carl Schulze |
| "Commando Force" (M1117 ASV and later developments) in the February 2013 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine | Shaun Connors |
| Guardian In Detail (G026) | Wings & Wheels Publications |
| Iraq Insurgency: US Army Armored Vehicles In Action: Part 1 (Concord Publications) | Carl Schulze |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (Fourth Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
| MRAP Walkaround Photo Reference CD-ROM: Part I | Robert Skipper (available directly from author via e-mail) |
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Mike Guardia |
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U.S. MRAP’s: In Action (Squadron-Signal Publications) |
John Adams-Graf |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| M1117 Guardian ASV Model Kit (01541) | Trumpeter | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic |
| M1117 Guardian ASV Model Kit (07131) | Trumpeter | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| MG-3 Machine Gun and Cradle for Greek M1117 Guardian (MC-35-436) | 3D MicroCosmos | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin |
| M1117 Guardian Rear Light & Antenna Base (Version 1) (MC-35-442) | 3D MicroCosmos | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin |
| M1117 Guardian Rear Light & Antenna Base (Version 2) (MC-35-443) | 3D MicroCosmos | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin |
| M1117 Guardian Detail Set (MC-35-444) | 3D MicroCosmos | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin |
| M1117 Guardian Interior Accessory Set (T35177) | Black Dog | 1/35 | Resin; For Trumpeter Kit |
| M1117 Guardian Wheel Set (T35179) | Black Dog | 1/35 | Resin; For Trumpeter Kit |
| M1117 Guardian Interior Accessory and Wheel Set (T35178) | Black Dog | 1/35 | Resin; For Trumpeter Kit |
| US M1117 Guardian Sagged Wheels Set with Control Air Pressure (BL35155K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Resin; For Trumpeter Kit |
| US M1117 Guardian Update Set (BL35158K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For Trumpeter Kit |
| "81st BCT M1117s in Iraq" Decal Set (D356103) | Echelon Fine Details | 1/35 | Decals |
|
"124th Cavalry & 42nd Brigade M1117 ASV Guardians in |
Echelon Fine Details | 1/35 | Decals |
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Echelon Fine Details | 1/35 | Decals |
| Bulgarian M1117 ASV Guardians In Afghanistan Decal Set (D356115) | Echelon Fine Details | 1/35 | Decals |
| M1117 ASV Guardian Window Mask (D356107) | Echelon Fine Details | 1/35 | For Trumpeter Model Kit |
| M1117 ASV Guardian Mirrors (M357142) | Echelon Fine Details | 1/35 | For Trumpeter Model Kit; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
| Rhino Anti IED Device for M1117 ASV (LF12A8) | Eduard | 1/35 | For Trumpeter Model Kit |
| M1117 Guardian Weighted Wheel Set (R35-003) | E.T. Models | 1/35 | Resin; For Trumpeter Kit |
| M1117 Guardian Detail Set (35038) | E.T. Models | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For Trumpeter Kit |
| M1117/M1200 Wheel Set (NWM-AC001) | New World Miniatures | 1/35 | Resin; For Trumpeter Kit |
| M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle Lenses and Tailights (SKP 124) |
SKP Model |
1/35 |
Multi-Media; For Trumpeter Model Kit. |
| M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle Wheel Set (SKP 149) |
SKP Model |
1/35 |
Resin; For Trumpeter Model Kit |
| M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle Rhino Anti IED Device set (PEA225) |
Voyager Models |
1/35 |
Multi-Media;
For
Trumpeter Model's Kit #01541. |
| USMC Rhino Anti IED Devices -2 sets (PEA240) |
Voyager Models |
1/35 |
Multi-Media; There are two sets included and it looks like one would be
applciable for any Humvee kit the other would work for the M1117/M1200
ASV kits. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
