The AAVP7A1 is an armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle carries troops in water operations from ship to shore, through rough water and surf zone. It also carries troops to inland objectives once ashore. The amphibious capability of the AAV makes it distinctive among all DOD systems. This forcible entry amphibious capability is the unique capability that sets the Marine Corps apart from the other services. a portion [64%] of the AAV fleet will endure a reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) upgrade, and a rebuild to standard (RS) retrofit, to make sure Marine AAVs remain maintainable till the arrival of the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV).
The AAV-P7A1 Amtrack provides protected transport of up to 25 combat-loaded Marines through all kinds of terrain. The engine compartment can be fully water-sealed, making it seaworthy. it has an enhanced applique, armor kit, or sandwich-plated steel armor, with a layer of Kevlar underneath, to guard the troops from high-caliber weapons fire. It's firepower consists of an M2 .50-cal. machine gun, an MK-19 40mm grenade launcher, and a line charge with C4 explosives to be used in clearing mines. It can move at speeds of up to 45 mph on land and five knots at sea
The AAV-P7A1 Amtrack provides protected transport of up to 25 combat-loaded Marines through all kinds of terrain. The engine compartment can be fully water-sealed, making it seaworthy. it has an enhanced applique, armor kit, or sandwich-plated steel armor, with a layer of Kevlar underneath, to guard the troops from high-caliber weapons fire. It's firepower consists of an M2 .50-cal. machine gun, an MK-19 40mm grenade launcher, and a line charge with C4 explosives to be used in clearing mines. It can move at speeds of up to 45 mph on land and five knots at sea
