AAV-7A1 American Amphibious Combat Landing Vehicle
AAVP-7A1, LVTP-7
Amphibious Assault Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
AAV-7A1 American Amphibious Combat Landing Vehicle
Designation
AAVP-7A1, LVTP-7
Alternate Designation
AAVP-7A1, LVTP-7
Equipment Type
Amphibious Assault Vehicle
Manufacturer
U.S. Combat Systems (previously by United Defense, a former division of FMC Corporation)
Date of Introduction
1972
Description
The Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV)—official designation AAV-7A1 is a fully tracked amphibious landing vehicle used for amphibious troop transport in the United States Marine Corps. It is used to land surface assault elements of a landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent mechanized operations ashore.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
M2HB 12.7 mm (.50 caliber) heavy machine gun and Mk19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher
Engine
4-cycle, 8-cylinders, 90-deg V, water-cooled, turbocharged,, aftercooled, 903-cu in, multifuel (525 hp)
Max Speed
72.0 km/h
Range
322.0 km
Variants
LVTP-7
Original series introduced from 1972. Originally armed with a M85 12.7 mm (.50cal) machine gun.
AAVP-7A1
This is the most common AAV, as it carries a turret equipped with an M2HB 12.7 mm (.50 caliber) heavy machine gun, and a Mk19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. It carries four crew radios as well as the AN/VIC-2 intercom system. It is capable of carrying 25 combat equipped Marines in addition to the crew of 4: driver, crew chief/vehicle commander, gunner, and rear crewman.
AAVC-7A1 (Command Vehicle)
This vehicle does not have a turret, and much of the cargo space of the vehicle is occupied by communications equipment. This version only has two crew radios, and in addition to the VIC-2, it also carries two VRC-92s, a VRC-89, a PRC-103 UHF radio, a MRC-83 HF radio and the MSQ internetworking system used to control the various radios. This AAV has a crew of 3, and additionally carries 5 radio operators, 3 staff members, and 2 commanding officers. Also upgraded to use Harris Falcon II class radios, specifically the PRC-117 for VHF/UHF/SATCOM, and the PRC-150 for HF.
AAVR-7A1
This vehicle also does not have a turret. The R7 is considered the "wrecker", as it has a crane as well as most tools and equipment needed for field repairs. It is by far the heaviest of the three, and sits considerably lower in the water. Crew of three, plus the repairmen.
KAAV-7A1
KAAV7A1 amphibious vehicle series based on AAV-7A1 by Samsung Techwin (now Hanwha Defense) and BAE systems developed and manufactured in South Korea by Samsung Techwin.
System
Alternative Designation
AAVP-7A1, LVTP-7
Type
Amphibious Assault Vehicle
Manufacturer
U.S. Combat Systems (previously by United Defense, a former division of FMC Corporation)
Configuration
Tracked Landing Craft
Crew
3 ea
Passenger Capacity
21 ea
Dimensions
Length
8.16 m
Width
3.27 m
Height
3.32 m
Vehicle Weight (Empty)
21,800 kg
Vehicle Weight (Combat Loaded w/ troops)
26,336 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Cummins VTA-525
Engine Type
4-cycle, 8-cylinders, 90-deg V, water-cooled, turbocharged,, aftercooled, 903-cu in, multifuel
Engine Power
525 hp @ 2,800 rpm
Fuel Capacity
INA
Maximum Road Speed
72 km/h
Maximum Open Ocean Speed
13.2 km/h
Range, Land
322 km
Duration, Amphibious
7 hours at 2,600 rpm
Maximum Sea State
Sea State 5
Plunging Surf
INA
Side Slope
40 %
Gradient
60 %
Weapons Station Turret
Name
Up-Gunned Weapon Station (UGWS)
Traverse
360 degrees
Depression
-8 degrees
Heavy Machine Gun
Name
M2HB Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7 mm
Length
1,654 mm
Barrel Length
1,143 mm
Rate of Fire
450-600 rds/min
Effective Firing Range
1,800 m
Maximum Range
7,400 m
Feed System
Belt-fed (M2 or M9 links)
Basic Load
~1200 rds
Grenade Launcher
Name
Mk 19 Grenade Launcher
Type
Automatic Grenade Launcher
Caliber
40 mm
Length
1,090 mm
Barrel Length
413 mm
Rate of Fire
360–390 rpm (cyclic),40 rpm (sustained), 60 rpm (rapid)
Effective Firing Range
1,500 m
Maximum Range
2,212 m
Basic Load
500 rds
Ammunition
M430 High Explosive Dual Purpose Grenade
Note
On impact, the M430 grenade can kill anyone within a radius of five meters, and wound them within a radius of 15 meters. It can also punch through 2 inches (5.1 cm) of rolled homogeneous armor with a direct hit (0-degree obliquity), which means it can penetrate most infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers.
Protection
Hull Armor
0-45 mm (hull), 6.72-12.7 mm (rear ramps)
Applique Armor
Yes, EAAK for vehicle side and slope and troop compartment overhead
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
Yes
Fire Suppression System
Yes
Concealment
Engine exhaust smoke generating equipment
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.16 m
Width
3.27 m
Height
3.32 m
Weight
21800 kg
Operators (13)
United States
Italy
Japan
South Korea
Brazil
Spain
Argentina
Indonesia
Philippines
Taiwan
Thailand
Uruguay
CFE Treaty
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