An Unsung Hero of the U.S. Marines: The AAV Landing Craft

The AAV Landing Vehicle, also known as the Amphibious Assault Vehicle or the AAV-P7/A1, has been a vital component of the United States Marine Corps since its introduction in the 1970s. The AAV is designed to transport troops and cargo from ship to shore, making it an indispensable tool for amphibious assaults and other maritime operations.

It has a combat weight of 29 tons (26.3 metric tons) and can transport up to 21 combat-equipped Marines in addition to its three-person crew. The vehicle's armor is composed of a welded aluminum hull that provides protection against small arms fire, artillery shell fragments, and other battlefield threats.
This vehicle is powered by a Cummins VT-400 diesel engine, which generates 525 horsepower and allows it to reach a top speed of 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour) on land and 8.2 miles per hour (13.2 kilometers per hour) in water.

The Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) is set to replace the AAV as the primary amphibious assault vehicle for the United States Marine Corps. The ACV is designed to offer several improvements over the AAV, addressing the need for modernization as the AAV has been in service since the 1970s and, despite several upgrades over the years, is becoming increasingly outdated.

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[yatyas]

Did this in the Marines. I do miss it. Dont miss the mechanical issues, but fun to drive on land!

[mikhailkalashnikov]

As I remember, we used to get about 12- 14 fully loaded grunts in one of these by the time you pack in the weapons, ALICE packs and all. I guess if you hang all of the packs on the outside, then maybe 21 but that's a big ole sardine can right there. It sure was scary coming off the back of the LST, when that thing dips down in the surf your heart kinda skips a beat until you pop back up. Those poor souls off the coast of CA a couple years ago didn't pop back up.

[nukeboy]

Not to nitpick too much but they only have a crew of 3. Crewcheif/gunner, driver, rear crewman.

[usmcchet]

Was in a track company back in the early 90's and it sure beats hoofing it out in the field

[Tay-kyfi]

I came here to see inside one of these.. and left with a lot of info... But still not knowing what the inside looks like lol

[Freesavh]

Man this things are awesome to watch in the wild. I've watched them running around Ft. Stewart GA.

[StevenWilliams-pnkx]

YAT-YAS. Semper FI, Track Rat Brothers.

[sdixoncal]

Drove it in the Med. Commanded it in Iraq. Led a section in Okinawa and Thailand. I want one from DRMO.

I saw these at T&E on the wash rack coming out of the jetty. I was on P5’s (crispy critters).

[ivanpaul]

I couldn't find a video on youtube showing what its like inside an AAV when it leaves the ships bay and when it lands on a beach. Also i couldnt't find a video that explains how do they stay afloat.

[kakashi_senpai]

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[andreww]

Should transfer some to Ukraine since we are retiring them these would be perfect to cross all the rivers and now flooded terrain they have to cross.

[SET_EV_Guru]

See the unique Trident LS1 amphib hydrofoil enhanced highway legal vehicle in development

[Igorinski]

Some of them and tanks got plastic covers and seals for axle. 😢

[souleymanetraore]

Les Dieux du monde par Le Bon Dieu amour ❤❤❤❤ Usa love❤❤❤.

[hatfieldmccoy]

They didn't hold up real well against IEDs, saw alot of Marines lost in them. We lost eight in the Battle of Nasiryah Iraq in 2003 due to mortar, arty and RPGs. In 2005 the Reserve unit with us lost 15 Marines from an IED in Hiditha, I wss never real comfortable riding in them

[chbgator]

LOL did they seriously throw an LAV in there @ 4:28? The nerve...

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[mikedc]

This vehicle took alot of marine lives tho...marine families should be able to sue the manufacturer...cause the sgli ain't enough for a fuck up