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Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen (G-Wagen)

Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV)

Specifications

Country of Origin/Used by:	USA
First Produced/Service Dates:	1999-2009
Manufactured by:	Base Vehicle: DaimlerChrysler (Now Mercedes-Benz Group AG); Vehicle Conversion: Armored Vehicle Systems, Inc.
Crew:	3
Armament:	Main: (1) .50 cal Heavy Machine Gun, 7.62mm MG, 5.56mm MG, 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher or TOW Anti-Tank Guided Weapon.  Some vehicles also fitted with a Commander's station swing-arm mounted 7.62mm MG.
Engine:	5 Cylinder Turbo-Diesel (Mercedes OM 602.983)
Miscellaneous Info:	The US Marines' Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV) was adopted to replace their aging M151A2 Fast Attack Vehicles in use by their elite units, such as Marine Force Recon.  The IFAV is based on the German Mercedes-Benz 290 GDT Long Bed "G-Wagen" and/or "Wolf". G-Wagen is shortened from Geländewagen, or cross-country vehicle in English. Although originally built without armor, some of the vehicles had light armored protection added later. The 157 produced IFAV''s served for approximately 10 years until replaced by the M1161 Growler Internally Transportable Vehicle.
Data Sheet Available:	None Available

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Reference	Source/Provider
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen IFAV Photos	US Marine Corps
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen IFAV Photo	US Navy

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