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Land ForcesUnited States

AAV-7A1

Amphibious combat landing vehicleFielded 1972Pending verification
Land ForcesUSA
AAV-7A1
Photo: Petty Officer 2nd Class Prince A. Hughes III · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeAmphibious combat landing vehicle
Date of introduction1972
ProliferationAt least 13 countries
ManufacturerU.S. Combat Systems (previously by United Defense, a former division of FMC Corporation)Med[1]
ConfigurationTracked Landing CraftMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length8.16 m27 ftMed[1]
Width3.27 m11 ftMed[1]
Height3.32 m11 ftMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineCummins VTA-525Med[1]
Engine power525 hpMed[1]
Max road speed72 km/h45 mph · 39 ktMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor0-45 mm (hull), 6.72-12.7 mm (rear ramps)Med[1]
Applique ArmorYes, EAAK for vehicle side and slope and troop compartment overheadMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYesMed[1]
Armament
Basic load500 rdsMed[1]
Main armamentMk 19 Grenade Launcher, 40 mmMed[1]
Maximum firing range2.2 km1 mi · 1 nmiMed[1]
Variants
LVTP-7Original series introduced from 1972. Originally armed with a M85 12.7 mm (.50cal) machine gun.[1]
AAVP-7A1This is the most common AAV, as it carries a turret equipped with an M2HB 12.7 mm (.50 caliber) heavy machine gun, and a Mk19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. It carries four crew radios as well as the AN/VIC-2 intercom[1]
AAVC-7A1 (Command Vehicle)This vehicle does not have a turret, and much of the cargo space of the vehicle is occupied by communications equipment. This version only has two crew radios, and in addition to the VIC-2, it also carries two VRC-92s, a[1]
AAVR-7A1This vehicle also does not have a turret. The R7 is considered the "wrecker", as it has a crane as well as most tools and equipment needed for field repairs. It is by far the heaviest of the three, and sits considerably [1]
KAAV-7A1KAAV7A1 amphibious vehicle series based on AAV-7A1 by Samsung Techwin (now Hanwha Defense) and BAE systems developed and manufactured in South Korea by Samsung Techwin.[1]
Summary

The Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV)—official designation AAV-7A1 is a fully tracked amphibious landing vehicle used for amphibious troop transport in the United States Marine Corps.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ArgentinaBrazilSpainIndonesiaItalyJapanSouth KoreaPhilippinesThailandTaiwanUruguayUnited States
Sources
  1. AAV-7A1 American Amphibious Combat Landing Vehicle, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)