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AAV-7A1 vs FV432

AAV-7A1 vs FV432 at a glance โ€” weight 24,000 vs 15,300 kg, top speed 72 vs 52 km/h, range 480 vs 580 km, crew 3+21 vs 2 + 10 troops.

AAV-7A1 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ AAV-7A1Full specs
FV432 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง FV432Full specs
Specifications
AAV-7A1 FV432
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer BAE Systems Platforms & Services GKN Sankey
Number produced 942 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $2.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 24.0 tons 15.3 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 52 km/h
Operational range 480 km 580 km
Length 7.94 m 5.25 m
Width 3.27 m 2.55 m
Height 3.26 m 2.28 m
Crew 3+21 2 + 10 troops
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Armament & Powertrain
AAV-7A1 FV432
Main armament Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher 7.62 mm L7 general purpose machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun Two three-barrel smoke dischargers
Engine Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp Rolls-Royce K60 multi-fuel, 240 hp (Cummins diesel on the Mk 3 Bulldog)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or FV432?
The AAV-7A1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the FV432's 52 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or FV432?
The FV432 has a longer operational range at 580 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or FV432?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the FV432's 15.3 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or FV432?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the FV432's 5.25 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and FV432 require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3, against 2 for the FV432.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or FV432?
The FV432 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and FV432?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the FV432 carries 7.62 mm L7 general purpose machine gun as its main armament.