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The IDF’s 810th Mountain Brigade<\/a> has acquired a new version of the Lavi Hummer for operational use, after significant upgrades, the army announced on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The new Lavi features increased horsepower, torque, and a new turbo system, the army said. Due to these upgrades, the new version is capable of carrying a heavier load.<\/p>\n

The idea of replacing old Hummers wasn’t born from the latest war with Hezbollah, the IDF said, though the renewed conflict accelerated its rollout.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the new version of the Lavi has already been integrated into operations in Syria and Lebanon.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe IDF’s Lavi Hummer in an undated photograph (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)Turbo system, reinforced brakes combine to create a ‘first of its kind’ system<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are some minor differences in appearance, but the real change is on the inside,\u201d unit commander, Maj. A. said to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit,<\/a> while operating the Lavi in real time.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe engine is different, a turbo system that did not exist in previous models has been incorporated, alongside upgraded cooling and reinforced brakes. In addition, a new steering and ventilation system was installed, as well as LED lighting that replaced the incandescent lights.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPerhaps more than anything, the most significant leap forward is the turbo system,\u201d the commander added, immediately clarifying that it is the first of its kind and exclusive to the new model.<\/p>\n

Maj. A also highlighted the upgrade to the Lavi’s ability to handle the climate in which the brigade often operates.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs altitude increases, the percentage of oxygen in the air drops, and just as it becomes harder for people to breathe, the same is true for the engine,” Maj. A said to the unit.<\/p>\n

“This system addresses that precise need and helps it draw in air far more efficiently.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou carry out missions, climbing the mountain just as we are doing now,\u201d Maj. A. explained, \u201cand reach unusual altitudes over challenging terrain.”<\/p>\n

“When you see how it manages to operate accurately and continuously, that is the real achievement.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new Lavi changes how missions are carried out, not their goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the end, it is the same activity,\u201d he emphasized. \u201cWhether it involves transporting soldiers, evacuating wounded personnel or providing logistical supplies to outposts, the difference lies in its capabilities and the confidence it provides. Thanks to those, we are able to do, and dare, much more.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the past, reaching the summit of Mount Hermon<\/a> would take me several minutes. Today, it takes less time,\u201d he said. \u201cThat may sound like a small change, but in an operational sector, every minute can be critical, and it can often mean the difference between a successful operation and an unsuccessful one.\u201d<\/p>\n

To Maj. A, the new Lavi models signal trust in the brigade’s work.<\/p>\n

\u201cVery few people in the military remember what it is like to receive a new Humvee,\u201d he said to the Spokesperson’s Unit.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo me, it is proof that our work is appreciated. They understand that we are doing something important here, and they trust us to lead complex missions, just like other mobility units.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope that a year from now, we will double the number of vehicles in the IDF<\/a> and in the unit, and that the older ones will retire with dignity,\u201d he joked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The IDF’s 810th Mountain Brigade has acquired a new version of the Lavi Hummer for operational use, after…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":185021,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[32],"tags":[2382,51170,423,2561,93,17526,95],"class_list":["post-185020","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lebanon","tag-defense-industry","tag-hezbollah-syria","tag-idf","tag-israel-hezbollah","tag-lebanon","tag-mount-hermon","tag-syria"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@iran\/116840859376311882","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185020"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185020\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/185021"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}