Team Yankee: American LAV Platoon (Plastic)
The Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) gave the U.S. Marine Corps a fast and highly mobile reconnaissance platform that could fight as well as scout. Equipped with a powerful 25mm M242 Bushmaster autocannon, supported by machine guns and advanced optics, the LAV could engage enemy infantry, light vehicles, and even threaten heavier armour when used in numbers. In World War III: Team Yankee, the LAV Platoon brings speed, flexibility, and dependable firepower to U.S. Marine commanders.
Gameplay Experience:
On the tabletop, the LAV Platoon excels at maneuver warfare. Its wheeled chassis allows for rapid redeployment across the battlefield, while its autocannon can shred enemy infantry and lightly armoured vehicles. Armed with TOW missiles in some variants, it also provides potent anti-tank capability. Though not as heavily armoured as an Abrams, the LAV’s combination of speed, versatility, and reliable firepower makes it a cost-effective unit for striking where the enemy is weakest and holding ground until reinforcements arrive.
Product Info:
– Includes 4x Plastic LAV-25 Vehicles
– Options for autocannon armament and TOW missile variants
– Scale: 15mm (1/100)
– Suitable for U.S. Marine forces in Team Yankee
– Miniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted
About the Vehicle:
Introduced in the early 1980s, the LAV-25 was developed from the Swiss MOWAG Piranha and adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps as a reconnaissance and troop transport vehicle. Amphibious, air-transportable, and highly adaptable, the LAV became a hallmark of Marine mobility doctrine. It provided both scouting capabilities and frontline firepower, allowing Marine units to outmaneuver and outfight heavier forces through speed and combined-arms tactics.
Why Add This Unit?
For U.S. Marine commanders in Team Yankee, the LAV Platoon is essential for recreating authentic Marine expeditionary forces. Its speed and firepower make it ideal for flanking, scouting, or supporting amphibious assaults. Affordable, flexible, and thematic, LAVs add both gameplay advantages and a distinct Cold War aesthetic to your collection.
