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| V-150 with the 90 mm Mecar gun. |
In 1971, the US Army evaluated an improved variant of the V-100 Commando by Cadillac Cage, known as the V-150. It retained the same dimensions and configurations of the V-100, but incorporated a number of fixes and improvements to the overall design. This included the use of heavier axles, run-flat tires, and the allowance of mounting heavier weapons.
One obvious difference on the V-150 compared to the V-100 is the inclusion of a second front vision port for the driver. Two variants of the V-150 included the use of the 90 mm Mecar and Cockerill guns, the latter using a more modified turret. These vehicles both had three-man crews.
Later between 1978 and 1980, the requirement for a light armored vehicle (LAV) was initiated in response to developments in the Persian Gulf. Because of time and cost restraints, it was decided to procure vehicles already in production. Cadillac Gage submitted two entries, one of which was the V-150S. This was simply a V-150 with an overall length and wheelbase increased by 18 inches, along with some other slight modifications.
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| V-150S with the 90 mm Cockerill Mk. III gun. Notice the modified turret. |
In game, this vehicle would be an ideal representation of armored cars. It's very fast, its armor is practically nonexistent, and its guns are on the lower end for its tier.
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| Another view of the V-150S with the modified turret and the 90 mm KENERGA 90/46. |
Guns: 90 mm Mecar CAN-90L; 90 mm Mecar CAN-90H; 90 mm Cockerill Mk. III; 90 mm Mecar KENERGA 90/46
Engines: Cummins V-504 V6 (202 hp); Cummins VT-504 V8 (235 hp); Chrysler B-361 (305 hp)
Turrets (Turret Armor (mm)): V-150 (10/7/7); V-150S (10/7/7)
Turrets (Turret Armor (mm)): V-150 (10/7/7); V-150S (10/7/7)
Suspensions/Alternate Hulls, Total Weight (metric tons): V-150 (7.37); V-150S (10.88)
Hull Armor (mm): 10/7/7
Top Speed: 97 km/h
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