Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) brochure 8.36 MB

AAV7A1 RAM/RS
AAV7A1 RAM/RS
THE ONLY COMBAT VEHICLE OF ITS TYPE IN THE WORLD
FAMILY OF ASSAULT AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT VEHICLES
Specifications
Crew
Three plus 21 combat troops
Engine
400 hp
Armament
.50 cal (M2HB)/40mm MG (MK19)
Cruising speed
Land
Water
20-30 mph/32-48 km/h
maximum 45 mph/72 km/h
8 mph/13 km/h
Cruising range
Land
Water
Slope (longitudinal)
Side slope
200+ miles/321 km
7+ hours
60%
40%
Trench crossing
96 inches/2.4 m
Vertical wall crossing
36 inches/0.9 m
Surf
120 inches/3.0 m
Overall length
321 inches/8.2 m
Width
With armor
Without armor
144 inches/3.7 m
129 inches/3.3 m
Height
130 inches/3.3 m
Supplemental/optional kits
Line Charge Kit MK154
The MK154 Mine Clearance Line Charge
(MCLC) kit can be mounted in the cargo
compartment of the AAVP7A1 RAM/RS.
The MCLC is used to clear a 16 meter wide,
100 meter long path through a minefield
which can be deployed from water or land.
It is equipped with three M59 100 meter
long demolition charges which are propelled
via MK22 rockets. The system is fully self
contained and only requires electrical power
from the AAVP7A1 RAM/RS .
Litter Kit
The litter kit can be installed in the cargo
compartment of the AAVP7A1 RAM/RS.
It consists of a series of chains which
provide mounting points for 3 litters on
each side of the vehicle.
Visor Kit
The visor is made of reinforced fiberglass
with laminated glass windows on the front
and sides of the driver. The visor provides
the driver with protection from overspray
during water operations. It is equipped
with a wiper blade and defrost attachment
to ensure good visibility in all weather
conditions.
MCTAGS Kit
The Marine Corps Transparent Armor Gun
Shield (MCTAGS) provides the AAVP7A1
RAM/RS driver, troop commander and
vehicle commander with a 7.62mm ball
protection level. Retrofit tooling and all
necessary technical manuals are available
for this kit.
Training courses available
Operator and Maintenance Training is
available at the end user’s desired location
or at any of our BAE L&A facilities worldwide.
Full operator, maintenance and parts
manuals are available
Training Aids are available for the engine,
transmission and HSU. Each of these is
an actual part which is motorized and has
a cut away housing such that the inner
workings of the part can be studied in
detail.
Life Cycle Mananagement and Support
CETS–Contractor Engineering and Technical
Support (CETS) can be provided by
BAE Systems worldwide. Experienced Field
Service Representatives, Mechanics and
field engineers are available at user’s site
to provide training, support and engineering
solutions for vehicle life cycle maintenance
and upgrade.
Spare Parts–BAE Systems can provide the
appropriate level of spare parts based on
user yearly vehicle usage including land/
water estimated operational tempo. Spares
are based on OEM and USMC historical
usage and include appropriate normal
operational and supplemental spares.
Tooling–BAE Systems can provide all tooling
required for Life Cycle Maintenance at the
operational, intermediate and depot level
maintenance per the Technical Manuals.
Worldwide Support Network
Italy
34 vehicles
Collateral–BAE Systems can provide
collateral equipment defined for the
Basic Issue Items and On-board Vehicle
Equipment for all vehicle variants.
Taiwan
54 vehicles
Depot Assistance–BAE Systems can work
with customers on facility requirements
including layouts, tooling and equipment
recommendations to ensure repair process
and procedures per the Technical Manuals
and Technical Data Package. Depot work
flow and worker skill training can be
facilitated to allow for in-country vehicle
upgrade and long term maintenance
programs.
United States
South Korea
1260 vehicles
269 vehicles
Brazil
26 vehicles
Spain
19 vehicles
Thailand
33 vehicles
Argentina
21 vehicles
Venezuela
11 vehicles
A Turret Trainer is available for the 40/50
weapon station. It consists of a modified
turret with gunner’s controls, a simulated
driver’s station and an instructor’s station.
Additional information on this system can
be provided upon request.
BAE Systems, Inc.
Land & Armaments
www.baesystems.com
For more information contact
[email protected]
Disclaimer and copyright
This document gives only a general description of products
and services and except where expressly provided
otherwise shall not form part of any contract. From time to
time, changes may be made in the products or conditions
of supply.
© 2012 BAE SYSTEMS. All rights reserved.
Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited,
BAE Systems Communication Department, 2012
BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
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Land & Armaments
AAVP7A1 RAM/RS
AAVC7A1 RAM/RS
The AAVP7A1 RAM/RS carries a crew of three plus 21 combatequipped troops or 10,000 pounds of cargo. The vehicle is
designed to transport troops from ship to shore through rough
water (up to sea state 3) and the surf zone and onto land where
it can continue on to inland objectives. The driver’s station is
forward on the port side of the vehicle, in front of the troop
commander whose elevated station provides better vision.
An upgunned weapon station is forward on the starboard side of
the vehicle.
Description
The AAV7A1 RAM/RS Family of vehicles
is the latest version of the amphibious
assault vehicles now operational with
the U.S. Marine Corps. There is a world
wide inventory of over 1600 units which
are currently operating in eight countries.
The family includes the AAVP7A1 RAM/
RS Personnel Carrier, the AAVC7A1 RAM/
RS Command Vehicle, and the AAVR7A1
RAM/RS Recovery Vehicle. BAE Systems
has designed the vehicles to be fully
amphibious and all vehicle systems
are designed for improved corrosion
resistance, maintainability and water
tightness.
The vehicles provide armor protection,
command, control and repair capabilities
while transporting troops and cargo from
ship to shore negotiating ten-foot plunging
surf, difficult beaches, rough terrain and
long range maneuvers. The AAV can
perform ingress and egress operations
from numerous Naval Vessels including
the LSD and LPD.
Payload
The hydraulically-operated stern ramp
with an integral personnel door lowers to
provide fast ingress and egress.
For cargo missions, seats along each side
of the compartment fold down and away
and the removable center seat stows
on the port bulkhead. Easy access for
cargo handling is offered through either
the stern ramp or the large top hatches.
Counterbalanced top hatches permit the
loading of troops and cargo alongside
ships at sea. The cargo compartment is
13.5 feet long, 6.0 feet wide and 5.5
feet high, large enough to handle fuel
drums, palletized supplies and supporting
equipment.
AAVR7A1 RAM/RS
The AAVC7A1 RAM/RS is a mobile command center for the
maneuver element commander and also provides a means to
communicate with other units, supporting arms and logistical
support units. The communication system modification is a
new state-of-the-art design which provides totally secure
voice communication. Work stations and direct access to the
communications system is provided for five staff officers and
five radio operators. Communication equipment is located along
the port side and staff equipment on the starboard side.
Mobility
The unique boat-like hull design and
powerful water jets make the AAV7A1
RAM/RS family highly mobile amphibious
vehicles. They travel 8.0 mph in the water
and up to 45 mph on land. Improved
power train and suspension contribute to
upgraded AAV7A1 RAM/RS performance.
The stabilized bow vane improves vehicle
trim during water operations and is
retractable for land operations.
Powertrain
The AAV7A1 RAM/RS integrates the
Bradley Fighting Vehicle engine and
modified AAV7A1 RAM/RS transmission.
This improved the mobility, reliability and
maintainability of the vehicle. The vehicle
is capable of accelerating from 0-20 mph
in 7 seconds and has a maximum land
speed of 45 mph.
Suspension
In addition to the upgraded powertrain,
the AAV7A1 RAM/RS suspension has
also been upgraded to the same system
used on the Bradley Fighting vehicle. The
modified torsion bar suspension restores
the ground clearance to between 16-18
inches. This new system provides for
improved cross-country performance.
The AAVR7A1 RAM/RS enable vehicle recovery and maintenance
functions through third echelon to be accomplished in the field.
Principal equipment includes a hydraulic, telescoping boom crane
with 6,500-pound capacity, a 38,000-pound capacity recovery
winch, plus cutting, welding and other portable maintenance
equipment.
Water propulsion
Two 14,000 gpm waterjet pumps, one
at each side of the stern, are driven by
shafts through right-angle gear boxes. The
pumps draw water from above the track
and discharge to the rear of the vehicle.
Driver-controlled deflectors at the rear
of each unit divert the waterjet stream
for steering, stopping and reversing.
The tracks also can be used for water
propulsion with or without waterjets.
Controls and instrumentation
A two-position steering wheel enables
the driver to operate from a raised-hatch
open position or a lowered-hatch closed
position.
The driver’s instrument panel provides
an easy-to-read display of the following
information: Transmission and engine
oil pressure and temperature, coolant
temperature, air filter restriction, fuel level
and battery voltage. Warning systems
include both warning lights and audible
signals.
Survivability
In addition to the armored aluminum
hull, other protective improvements add
to the vehicle’s survivability. A smoke
screen generation system makes use of
vehicle fuel to generate protective cover
either ashore or afloat. Smoke controls
are accessible to both the commander
and driver. An additional smoke screen
capability is located on the weapon station
of the AAVP7A1 RAM/RS; eight smoke
grenades can be launched simultaneously
to provide a rapid smoke screen.
Applique-style EAAK armor increases the
hull protection level to 14.5 mm on the
sides and enhances overhead air burst
protection to 155mm. The interior of the
crew area is equipped with a Fire Sensing
and Supression System (FSSS) which also
adds to the survivability of the AAV7A1
RAM/RS.
Firepower
The AAVP7A1 RAM/RS is equipped with
a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun, M7
smoke grenade launcher and Mk19 40mm
(grenade) machine gun mounted on a 360
degree traversing turret. The enclosed
weapon station is controlled by a power
assisted traverse motor for rotation of
the turret and manual gun elevation. The
weapon is loaded and serviced from inside
the vehicle with the ammunition magazine,
feed chutes and weapon space sealed.
Noxious fumes from the firing weapon are
force-vented with the empty cartridges to
the vehicle exterior. The M36E3 weapon
sight includes a unity-power and an 8X optical system.