1. Land & Armaments
AAV7A1ASSAULTAMPHIBIOUSVEHICLE

2. AAV7A1 Assault Amphibious Vehicle
AAVC7A1 Command Vehicle
AAVP7A1 Personnel Vehicle
AAVR7A1 Recovery Vehicle
Since its introduction in 1984, the AAV7A1
vehicle has earned the reputation as the
finest Assault Amphibious Vehicle in the
world. The vehicle’s rugged durability and its
superior mobility at sea and on land provides
a significant fighting edge in battle.
The AAV7A1 is a family of vehicles that
include the AAVC7A1 Command Carrier,
the AAVP7A1 Personnel Vehicle, and the
AAVR7A1 Recovery Vehicle.
The vehicles provide armor protection,
command and control, and repair
capabilities while transporting troops and
cargofromshiptoshore,negotiating ten-foot
(3.1 meter) plunging surf, difficult beaches,
and rough terrain. The unique boat-like hull
design and powerful water jets make the
AAV7A1 family highly mobile amphibious
vehicles.
Mobility–A 400 hp turbocharged diesel V-8
engine and two 14,000 gpm (53,000 lpm)
water jet pumps provides excellent sea
performance at a speed of 7 knots. The
proven torsion tube suspension and
BAE Systems track make for outstanding
land mobility in all terrains along with a top
speed of 45 mph (72 km/h).
Firepower–Firepowercomesfromanimproved
.50cal/MK1940mmweaponstation.
Payload–The hydraulically-operated stern
ramp with an integral personnel door lowers
to provide fast entry and exit. For cargo
missions, seats along each side of the
cargo compartment fold down and away
and the removable center seat stows on
the port bulkhead. Easy access to the cargo
com-partment is offered through either the
stern ramp or the large top hatches. Counter-
balanced top hatches permit the loading of
troops and cargo alongside ships at sea.
The cargo compartment is 13.5 feet (4.0
meter) long, 6.0 feet (1.8 meter) wide and
5.5 feet (1.6 meter) high; large enough to
handle fuel drums, palletized supplies and
supporting equipment.
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Director Marketing Communications
Telephone 703 894 3513
Email steven.h.field@baesystems.com
Specifications
Crew Three plus 21 combat troops
Engine 400 hp
Armament .50 cal (M2HB)/40mm MG (MK19)
Cruising speed
Land 20-30 mph/32-48 km/h
maximum 45 mph/72 km/h
Water 8 mph/13 km/h
Cruising range
Land 200+ miles/321 km
Water 7+ hours
Slope (longitudinal) 60%
Side slope 40%
Trench crossing 96 inches/2.4 m
Vertical wall crossing 36 inches/.9 m
Surf 120 inches/3.0 m
Overall length 321 inches/8.1 m
Width
With armor 144 inches/3.6 m
Without armor 129 inches/3.2 m
Height 130 inches/3.3 m
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