"The M1161 Growler was developed for the United States Marine Corps specifically for operations from the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor transport aircraft."
Power & Performance Those special qualities that separate one land system design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the M1161 Growler Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV).
1 x NaviStar Defense 4-cylinder 12-valve, SOHC turbo-diesel engine developing 132 horsepower. Installed Power
85 mph 137 kph Road Speed
410 miles 660 km Range
Structure The physical qualities of the M1161 Growler Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV).
3 (MANNED) Crew
13.6 ft 4.15 meters O/A Length
4.9 ft 1.5 meters O/A Width
3.9 ft 1.2 meters O/A Height
4,542 lb 2,060 kg | 2.3 tons Weight
Armament & Ammunition Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the M1161 Growler Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV).
Typical:
1 x 12.7mm Browning M2 heavy machine gun
1 x 7.62mm M240G medium machine gun OR 1 x 40mm Mk 19 Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL).
Also any personal weapons carried by the crew.
AMMUNITION: Variable. Dependent upon armament fit.
Variants Notable series variants as part of the M1161 Growler family line.
M1161 'Growler' - Base Series Designation; general combat configuration.
M1163 - Prime mover variant for towing the 120mm M327 series heavy mortar; doubles as ammunition carrier vehicle as well.
Operators Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the M1161 Growler. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national land systems listing.
Total Production: 1,000 Units Contractor(s): American Growler / General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - USA
[ United States ]
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Image from the United States Marine Corps; Public Domain.
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Image from the United States Marine Corps; Public Domain.
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