Assault Amphibian Vehicle, Command, Mark 7A1

General Information

Date of First Acceptance - 1983

Total Acceptances - 77 converted from LVTC7

Crew - 13 MAN

Commander in hull left center

Driver in hull left front

Assistant driver in hull left center

Unit commander

Four staff personnel

Five radio operators

Armor:

Maximum

1.75"

Minumum

1"

Armament:

Type

Mount

Ammunition

Traverse

Elevation

None

Dimensions:

Combat Weight (land)

50,758lbs

Height

122.75"

Length

312.75"

Gun Overhang Forward

n/a

Width

122.75"

Tread

123.8"

Ground Clearance

16"

Ground Pressure,
Zero Penetration

7.8 psi

Performace:

Max Level Road Speed

45 mph

Max Water Speed

8.2 mph

Max. Trench

96"

Min. Land Turning Diameter

Pivot

Max. Vertical Obstacle

36"

Max. Grade

60%

Angle of Approach

Angle of Departure

Cruising Range Roads

300 miles

Cruising Range Water

56 miles

Automotive:

Engine:

Cummins VT400; 8 cylinder, 4 cycle, vee, turbosupercharged diesel

Transmission:

FMC HS-400-3A1, 4 speeds forward, 2 reverse

Steering:

Hydrostatic, steering wheel

Brakes:

Mechanical

Suspension:

Type:

Road Wheels:

Track Return Rollers:

Torsion tube over bar

6 individually sprung dual/track

Flat track

Drive Sprockets:

Idlers:

Shock Absorbers:

11-tooth front drive

Dual adjustable at rear of track

On first and last road wheels/track

Track:

Center guide, single pin, steel with detachable rubber pad

Width:

21"

Pitch

6"

Shoes/Track:

84

Ground Contact Length:

155"