- Amphibious Assault Vehicle -

- AAV-7A1 Image A- AAV-7A1 Image B - AAV-7A1 Image C - AAV-7A1 Image D -
Origin: (Real World)
United States of America
Games Featured In:
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
Operators:
Aurelian Army
Estovakian Army
Independent States Allied Forces
Japan Ground Self Defense Force
Leasath Special Forces
Valahia
Notable Units:
Victor Regiment / Aurelian Army (ACX)
Hamlet Unit / Leasath Special Forces (ACX)
Miller Unit / Leasath Special Forces (ACX)
Skylla Unit / Leasath Special Forces (ACX)
Overview:
The AAV-7A1 is the current amphibious troop transport of the United States Marine Corps. It is used by USMC 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. The AAV is also operated by various foreign militaries around the world.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: FMC Corporation
Date First Prototype: 1979
Date First Production Vehicle: 1983
Crew: 3
Weight Unloaded: 46,314 Pounds (With EAAK, Less Crew, Fuel, OEM, and Ammo)
Combat Equipped: 50,758 Pounds (EAAK, Crew, Fuel, OEM, and Ammo)
Troop Loaded: 56,743 Pounds (Combat Equipped with Troops)
Cargo Loaded: 60,758 Pounds (Combat Equipped with Cargo)
Mine Clearance Kit: 61,158 Pounds (Combat Equipped with MKl MOD 0 MCS)
Load Capacity: 21 Combat Equipped Troops (285 Pounds) or
10,000 Pounds of Cargo
Fuel Capacity: 171 Gallons
Cruising Range Land at 25 MPH: 300 Miles
Water at 2600 RPM: 7 Hours
Cruising Speed Land: 20 to 30 MPH
Water: 6 MPH
Maximum Speed Forward Land: 45 MPH
Water: 8.2 MPH
Maximum Speed Reverse Land: 12 MPH
Water: 4.5 MPH
Engine Make: Cummins
Model: VT400
Type: 4 Cycle, 8 Cylinder, 90' Vee, Water Cooled, Turbocharged
Fuel: Multi-fuel
Cargo Compartment Length: 13.5 Feet
Width: 6.0 Feet
Height: 5.5 Feet
Volume: 445.5 Cubic Feet
Capacity: 21 Combat Equipped Troops
Armament and Ammunition: 1x M2HB 12.7mm (.50 caliber) Machine Gun and
1x Mark 19 MOD 3 40mm Machine Gun
Unit Replacement Cost $2.2 - 2.5 Million[/color]
Sources:
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies - (In Game Data)
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception - (In Game Data)
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation - (Cutscene)
Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion - (In Game Data)
Ace Combat: Joint Assault - (In Game Data)
FAS.org - AAVP7A1
Wikipedia.org - Amphibious Assault Vehicle
Accreditation:
JianDaoXiao - In-Game Images
* Original Article By: Neo

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