Assault Amphibious Vehicle

Assault Amphibious Vehicle
Kraju	Stany Zjednoczone Ameryki
Roli	Amfibijny transporter opancerzony
W eksploatacji	od 1972 do chwili obecnej
Zbudowany	Niewiedzy

Tthe Pojazd desantowy szturmowy (AAV)—oficjalne oznaczenie AAVP-7A1 (dawniej znane jako pojazd desantowy, gąsienicowy, personel-7 abbr. LVTP-7)—is a fully tracked amphibious landing vehicle manufactured by U.S. Combat Systems (previously by United Defense, a former division of FMC Corporation). The AAV-P7/A1 is the current amphibious troop transport of the United States Marine Corps. It is used by U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibian Battalions to land the surface assault elements of the 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. It is also operated by other forces. Marines call them “amtracs”, a shortening of their original designation, “amphibious tractor”.

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General Characteristics and Role

The LVTP-7 (Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Personnel, 7) was the original designation for this series of armored amphibious assault vehicles developed for the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Designed to replace the LVTP-5, its fundamental role is to transport Marines and their cargo from ship to shore through heavy surf and across the beach, then serve as a light armored personnel carrier on land. The vehicle is fully amphibious, propelled in the water by two water jet pumps and driven on land by a track system. The LVTP-7 designation was later changed to AAV-7A1 (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) following a major upgrade program. It provides protection and mobility for the initial waves of an amphibious operation.

Property	Typical Value (AAV-7A1)
Typu	Armored Amphibious Personnel Carrier
National Origin	Stany Zjednoczone
Producent	FMC Corporation (later United Defense, now BAE Systems)
Entered Service (LVTP-7)	1972
Załogi	3 (Driver, Commander, Gunner)
Troop Capacity	21 Marines or up to 4,500 kg (10,000 lb) of cargo
Combat Weight	Approx. 22.8 tonnes (49,500 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engine: 1 x Cummins VT400 diesel engine (AAV-7A1 upgrade).
Engine Power: 400 hp (298 kW) or 525 hp (391 kW) in later variants.
Land Speed (Max): 72 km/h (45 mph).
Water Speed (Max): 13.2 km/h (8.2 mph).
Water Propulsion: Two water jet pumps.
Armament (AAVP-7A1): 1 x .50 cal (12.7 mm) Browning M2HB heavy machine gun and 1 x 40 mm Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher in the Upgraded Armament Station (UAS).
Amphibious Feature: A hydraulically operated trim vane at the front raises to allow the vehicle to plane and reduce drag in the water.

Service History and Variants

Operation Experience: The LVTP-7 series has been widely used by the USMC in numerous conflicts, including the Vietnam War (limited use), the invasion of Grenada (1983), the Persian Gulf War (1991), and the Iraq War (2003).
AAV-7A1 Upgrade: The extensive Reliability, Availability, Maintainability/Product Improvement Program (RAM/RS) led to the current AAV-7A1 standard, featuring a more powerful engine, new transmission, and better armor.
Variants: The series includes:
- AAVP-7A1 (Personnel): The standard troop carrier.
- AAVC-7A1 (Command): Fitted with extensive communications equipment and a mortar turret, sacrificing troop space.
- AAVR-7A1 (Recovery): A vehicle outfitted with a crane and winch for maintenance and vehicle recovery.
International Users: It is operated by many navies and marine corps globally, including Brazil, Italy, South Korea, Spain, and Taiwan.
Replacement: The USMC is currently planning to replace the aging AAV-7A1 with the newer, more protected Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV).