An Unsung Hero of the U.S. Marines: The AAV Landing Craft скачать в хорошем качестве

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as the AAV has been in service since the 1970s and, despite several upgrades over the years, is becoming increasingly outdated. Join our YouTube channel by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3asNo2n Find us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PM21xW Find us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t2Huvb Find us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wQfXzA Find us on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3wNsBOu Get the latest stories: https://interestingengineering.com/ Support IE for high-quality journalism: https://interestingengineering.com/su...