AAV7A1 (amphibious assault vehicle)
| Convert the LVT7(LVT7A1) to AAV7A1 Configuration | ||
|---|---|---|
| FROM | TO | |
| Engine | DDC 8V53T | Cummins VT400 |
| Transmission | FMC HS-400-3 | HS-400-3A1 |
| Final drives | Split case housing | Single piece case housing |
| Suspension | addition of shock absorbers to the 2nd road wheel | |
| Weapon station | CAL.50MG | CAL.50 MG, 40mm Grenade |
| Other improvements | - Auto Fire Suppression System(AFSS) | |
| - Power Operated Bow plane | ||
| - Enhanced Applique Armor Kit(EAAK) | ||
| - Exhaust system | ||
| - Ventilation system | ||
| Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AAVP7A1 | AAVC7A1 | AAVR7A1 | |
| Crew/Troops, Operators, Staff | 3/21 | 3/10 | 5/0 |
| Weight, Combat equipped | 23,023kg/21,008kg | 24,049kg/22,505kg | 23,618kg/22,731kg |
| Unloaded(Less crew& fuel) | |||
| Maximum load capacity | 21combat equipped troops | ||
| or 4,536kg(10,000Ib) cargo | |||
| Unit ground pressure | 62,742N/§³ | 54,468N/§³ | 53,778N/§³ |
| (cargo loaded, zero penetraion) | |||
| Fuel capacity | 171 gallons(647liters) | ||
| Maximum speed | Land: 72.4km/h(45mph) | Water: 13.2km/h(8.2mph) | |
| Cruising speed | Land: 32.3 to 48.3km/h(20 to 30mph) | Water: 9.7km/h(6.0mph) | |
| Crusing range | Land at 40.0km/h(25mph) : 483km(300mile) | Water at 2,600rpm: 7hours | |
| Obstacleability | Trench span: 2.44m Vertical wall: 0.91m | ||
| Maximum Forward grade(cargo loaded) | 60% | ||
| Maximum side slope(cargo loaded) | 40% | ||
| Ground clearance(cargo loaded) | 40.64cm | ||
| Minimum turning radius(land, water) | Pivot | ||
| Surf ability | cargo loaded and Survive: 3.048m(10ft) | ||
| plunging surf without sustaining Mission failure | |||
| WaterPropulsion | Primary: Water jet Secondary: Track | ||
| Cargo(AAVP7A1 only) | Length:
411cm Width: 182.9cm Height: 167.6cm |
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| Make : Cummins multifuel VT400 | |||
| Type: 4cycle 8cylinder, 90 degree Vee,water cooled, turbocharged | |||
| Engine | Displacement: 903 cubic inch(14.8liters) | ||
| Transmission: FMS HS400-3A1 | |||
| Type: Hydraulic lock-up torque converter,parallel shaft grea arrangement | |||
| Communication | Radio:
VRC-947K Intercom system: AM-780K, c-798K, c-9742K |
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| Upgunned Weapons Station | |||
| - Weight 1,073kg | |||
| - Traverse 360 degrees | |||
| - Elevation + 45degrees | |||
| - Depression-8 degrees | |||
| Armament | Weapons: MK19 40mm grenade launcher(K4) | K3 7.62mm machine gun, | |
| - Rate of fire: 325-375 rds/min | Pintle mounted | ||
| -
Maximum effective range: 1,640 yds (1,500m) |
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| M2 HB CAL .50 machine gun(K6) | |||
| - Rate of fire: 450-550 rds/min | |||
| - Maximum effective range : 2,000 yds(1,830m) | |||
| M257 Smoke grenade launchers; 8Grenades | |||
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