The US Marine Corps is set to replace the AAVP7/LVTP7 vehicle with the Advanced Assault Amphibious Vehicle. By Staff Writer
The LVTP7 was designed as a for the LVTP5 series of amphibious vehicles. The LVTP7 offered up performance benefits and an increased range all the while transporting 25 combat-ready marines from landing ships inland. The system proved a capable platform and formed the backbone of US Marine Corps amphibious assault practices for decades. The newer Advanced Assault Amphibious Vehicle is set to replace the LVTP7 in this role.
The LVTP7 (designated as the AAVP7 in 1985 and afterwards) is crewed by three personnel. Armor coverage consists of steel armor in a sandwich-style plating along with a Kevlar under layer. Occupants are offered up a reasonable layer of protection from shrapnel, small arms fire and even heavy caliber munitions. Able to operate at up to 40 miles per hour on road, the system meets quite capable US Marine Corps demands.
Additionally, the AAVP7 is fully amphibious, allowing the same system that carries marine onshore from landing craft to be the same armored carrier that moves them protected inland. The AAVP7 features a water compartment that is protected from the corrosive elements of ocean water and is completely sealed off from this type of damage. The system offers up an in-water speed of up to 9 miles per hour.
Armament is kept defensive for the AAVP7. A single heavy caliber 12.7mm machine gun is offered the crew as is a single 40mm automatic grenade launcher. With improvements over the limited LVTP5 used in Vietnam, the LVTP7/AAVP7 represented a major systems improvement in terms of both crew/passenger protection and inland range.
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1972
Designation:AAVP7 / LVTP7 Classification Type:Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle Contractor:United Defense LP - USA Country of Origin: United States Number Built: Not Available
Operators: Argentina, Brasil, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Venezuela and the United States of America.
Variants
LVTC7 - Communications Vehicle
LVTR7 - Winch and Crane Specialty Vehicle
LVTP7A1 - Upgraded Basic LVTP7 ; Features 40mm Grenade Launcher and 12.7mm Machine Gun.
LVTP7A1 - Special Applique Armour Vehicle; Features 40mm Grenade Launcher and 12.7mm Machine Gun.
AAVP7 - Newer Designation over LVT branding
AAVPZ
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