04.02.2024, 19:56
Zitat:US Marine Corps receives first ACV-30 armored fighting vehicle from BAE Systemshttps://armyrecognition.com/defense_news...stems.html
On February 1, 2024, BAE Systems announced the delivery of the initial production representative test vehicle (PRTV) of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon (ACV-30) 8x8 amphibious armored vehicle to the US Marine Corps. [...]
The ACV-30, equipped with a 30mm Remote Turret System manufactured by Kongsberg, is expected to achieve its initial operational capability by the third quarter of FY26. This milestone is aimed at ensuring that at least one unit possesses sufficient vehicles, spare parts, and training for overseas deployment.
Currently, the Marine Corps relies on the AAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle, a vehicle that has been in service since 1971. It is expected that the ACV family of vehicles will eventually replace the AAV.
Within the ACV family, the ACV-30 is the third variant, with BAE Systems serving as the prime contractor since its selection in 2018. This variant features a Kongsberg-manufactured stabilized, 30mm Remote Turret System, designed to optimize troop capacity and payload while ensuring crew protection by eliminating the space constraints associated with legacy turreted cannon systems. This weight reduction is expected to enhance mobility, enabling US Marines to more effectively engage targets compared to existing systems.
Schneemann