Marine Corps of the US Army is looking for a new armored vehicle to replace the LAV-25.
The Cottonmouth vehicle was developed by Textron to cover the US needs. The prototype was revealed in 2021 and will compete against other vehicles in the selection program of the next reconnaissance vehicle of the US.
Cottonmouth's prototype featured a turret with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun and a Javelin anti-tank guided missile launcher.
As a reconnaissance vehicle, Cottonmouth has advanced systems and surveillance sensors. Its main role is to watch its nearby area, spot targets, and attack them if it's needed.
The new vehicle is fully amphibious and that means that it can literally get out of its transport ship and sail to the nearest coach!
Last, Cottonmouth can operate in different roles, like personnel carrier.
