Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV)
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Weight | Empty: 62,880 Pounds (Less Fuel, Ammo, Crew, Infantry) Combat Equipped: 74,500 Pounds (Full Fuel, Ammo, Crew, Infantry) |
| Reserve Buoyancy | 30% |
| Center of Gravity | Longitudinal: 131 Inches Aft of Final Drive Transverse: +/- 1.0 Inch of Vehicle Centerline Vertical: 20.7 Inches Above Final Drive |
| Mean Transition Sea Water Draft | 80 Inches (Appx.) |
| Mean High Speed Configured Draft | 58 Inches (Appx.) |
| Freeboard at Bow | 16 Inches (Appx.) |
| Freeboard at Stern | 14 Inches (Appx.) |
| Unit Ground Pressure | Soft Soil: 8.9 psi Hard Surface: 24.4 psi |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 Gallons |
| Performance | |
| Horsepower (Sea) to Weight Ratio (Combat Equipped) | 69.1 HP/Ton |
| Horsepower (Land) to Weight Ratio (Combat Equipped) | 22.8 HP/Ton |
| Drawbar Pull | 43,500 Pounds on Level, Firm Terrain (Maximum at Stall Tractive Effort) |
| Cruising Range (Land at 25 MPH) | 300 Miles |
| Cruising Range (Water at 20 knots) | 65 Nautical Miles |
| Cruising Speed (Land) | 20 to 30 MPH |
| Cruising Speed (Water) | 20 Knots |
| Maximum Speed Forward (Land) | 45 MPH |
| Maximum Speed Forward (Water, High Speed) | 25 Knots |
| Maximum Speed Forward (Water, Transition Speed) | 10.5 Knots |
| Maximum Speed Reverse (Land) | 15 MPH |
| Maximum Speed Reverse (Water) | 4.5 MPH |
| Obstacle Ability | 8-Foot Trench Span, 3-Foot Vertical Wall |
| Maximum Forward Grade (Combat Equipped) | 60% |
| Maximum Side Slope (Combat Equipped) | 40% |
| Ground Clearance (Combat Equipped) | 16 inches |
| Minimum Turning Radius (Land) | Pivot |
| Minimum Turning Radius (Water, High Speed) | 328 feet at 80% of top speed |
| Minimum Turning Radius (Water, Transition Speed) | Pivot |
| Minimum Turning Radius (Water, Transition Speed) | Pivot |
| Objective Surf Transit | Negotiate 8-Foot Plunging Surf Maintain Planing Speed in 3 Foot Significant Wave Height |
| Engine | |
| Make | MTU |
| Model | MT883 |
| Type | 4 Cycle, 12 Cylinder, 90° Vee, Water Cooled, Turbocharged 5.7" Bore 5.5" Stroke 1669 Cubic Inch displacement 12.5:1 Compression Ratio |
| Fuel | Multi-fuel |
| Rated Horsepower (Land) | 850 @ 2600 RPM |
| Rated Horsepower (Sea) | 2575 @ 3300 RPM |
| Rated Torque (Land) | 2626 ft-lbs @ 1700 RPM |
| Rated Torque (Sea) | 4098 ft-lbs @ 3300 RPM |
| Oil Capacity | 33.3 Gallons, 15W-40 Oil |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 40 Gals., 50/50 Ethylene Glycol/Water |
| Power Train | |
| Transmission | Allison Six Speed Transmission |
| Type | Hydrokinetic with Infinitely Variable Steering, HD World Transmission (WT), Packard Electronic Controls |
| Maximum Converter Torque Multiplication | 2.27:1 |
| Gear Ratios (Forward) | First Speed: 6.370:1 Second Speed: 3.002:1 Third Speed: 2.074:1 Fourth Speed: 1.357:1 Fifth Speed: 1.037:1 Sixth Speed: 0.911:1 Equal Forward and Reverse Speeds Final Drive Ratios: 4.1176:1 |
| Overall Maximum Torque Ratio (Engine to Sprocket) | 59.5:1 |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 10 Gallons 15W-40 Oil |
| Power Transfer Module Oil Capacity | 10 Gallons 15W-40 Oil |
| Final Drive Oil Capacity | 1.8 Gallons Each, 15W-40 Oil |
| Marine Drive Train | |
| Water Jet Pump Thrust | 22,794 Pounds Maximum (total) |
| Water Jet Pump Quantity | 2 |
| Water Jet Pump Location | Port and Starboard, Aft |
| Water Jet Pump Steering and Reverse | By Jet Deflectors |
| Running Gear | |
| Type | Hydropneumatic Suspension, Front Sprocket, Raised Rear Idler |
| Number of Wheels | 7 Rubber Tired, Dual per Side, 24 Inch Dia. |
| Number of Return Idlers | 3 per Side |
| Drive Sprocket | Number of Teeth: 11 Feet per Revolution: 5.5 Number of Damped Stations: 3 per Side Number of Undamped Stations: 4 per Side Track: Aluminum, Double Pin, Rubber Bushed, with Replaceable Pads Number of Blocks: 103 Maximum per side Pitch: 6 Inches Weight per Block: 26.1 Pounds Maximum Weight per Side: 2688 Pounds Maximum Hub Capacity: 14 oz of 15w-40 Oil |
| Electrical | |
| Nominal Voltage | 28VDC |
| Generator | 1000 Amp, 28VDC |
| Battery | Volts: 24 V Battery Packs (2x12V in Series) Type: OPTIMA 800U Quantity: 2 Packs |
| Communication | |
| Vehicle System | Radio: 3 VHF 1 Multi-band (Incl. SATCOM) Intercom: Wireless headset |
| Protection | |
| Armor | 14.5 mm AP at 300 Meters 155/152 mm Fragments at 15 Meters |
| Fire Suppression | |
| Automatic Fire Sensing and Suppression System (AFSSS) | Number of Cylinders: 2, Engine/APU/Transmission Compartment 3, Crew Compartment Capacity 8 lbs each for Engine/APU/Transmission One 10 lb, and Two 7 lb each for Crew Number of Sensors: 14 Portable Fire Extinguishers: Number: 2 Capacity: 2.5 lbs each Location: Behind Driver and Turret |
| Vision and Sighting Equipment | |
| Commander/Gunner | 360 Field of Vision |
| Infantry Commander (IC) | 120 Field of Vision |
| Driver | 120 Field of Vision |
| Combined IC and Driver | 270 Field of Vision |
| Driver's Ground Intercept | 10 meters |
| Night Vision | Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) |
| Capacity | |
| Cargo Space Volumer | 350 Cubic Feet |
| Cargo Capacity (in lieu of Marines) | 5,000 lbs |
| PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT | |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver) |
| Combat Equipped Marines | 17 (285 lbs person and gear) |
| Armament and Ammunition | |
| Main Weapon | Mk 44 Mod 0 Bushmaster II 30 mm Cannon |
| Main Weapon Ammo (AP) | Objective Ready Rounds: 50 Objective Stowed Rounds: 100 |
| Main Weapon Ammo (HE) | Objective Ready Rounds: 150 Objective Stowed Rounds: 300 |
| Main Weapon Field of Movement | Traverse: 360°; Continuous Elevation: +45°, -10° |
| Secondary Weapon | M240 Machine Gun, 7.62 mm Coax |
| Secondary Weapon Ammo | Objective Ready Rounds: 800 Objective Stowed Rounds: 1600 |
| Secondary Weapon Targeting | Full Solution Fire Control |
| Smoke Grenade Launchers | Hull: 16 Turret: 16 |
| Navigation Equipment | |
| GPS | Position Locating Reporting System (PLRS) AN/VSQ-1 Global Positioning System (GPS) |
| Other | Compass |
| Other Equipment | |
| Auxiliary Power Unit | 30 Horsepower Water Cooled Diesel: 10 KW Electric |
| Climate Control | 3.5 GPM Hydraulic NBC/Climate Control Overpressure Micro-Climate/Macro-Climate Cooling |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 35 gals, MIL-H-46170 |
| Air Conditioning Coolant | R-134a |
| Comparison of Selected AAAV Requirements With AAV's Current Capabilities |
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|---|---|---|
| Function | AAAV requirement | AAV capability |
| Water speed | 23-29 miles per hour | 6-8 miles per hour |
| Cross-country land speed | Keep up with main battle tank which travels at 30 miles per hour | 15-20 miles per hour |
| Range on water | 65 miles | 45 miles |
| Range on land | 300 miles | 300 miles |
| Troop-carrying capacity | 18 combat-equipped troops | 18 combat-equipped troops |
| Survivability (Armor Protection) | Survive 14.5mm bullets without attaching enhanced armor plating to vehicle's hull | Can only survive 14.5mm bullets if enhanced armor plating is attached to vehicle's hull |
| Lethality (Main Armament) | Defeat light armored combat vehicles of 2005-2025 time frame during day and night while moving | 40mm and .50 caliber machine guns, which cannot defeat light armored combat vehicles of today |
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