AAV-7A1 vs M113
| American amphibious APC, introduced in 1972, remains a primary troop transport for the US Marine Corps. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Platforms & Services |
| Number produced | 942 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| Combat weight | 24.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.26 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3+21 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp |
| Main armament | Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun |
| Combat weight | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or M113?
The AAV-7A1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or M113?
The M113 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or M113?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or M113?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and M113 require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the AAV-7A1 or M113?
The AAV-7A1 is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and M113?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.