AAV-7A1 vs MaxxPro
The AAV-7A1 and the MaxxPro are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services and Navistar Defense respectively. The AAV-7A1 weighs 24.0 tons vs 18.6 tons for the MaxxPro. Top speed is 72 km/h for the AAV-7A1 vs 105 km/h for the MaxxPro. Operational range is 480 km for the AAV-7A1 vs 600 km for the MaxxPro. The AAV-7A1 is armed with a Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, while the MaxxPro carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The AAV-7A1 has been produced in 942 units vs 9,000 for the MaxxPro. Unit cost is $2.5M for the AAV-7A1 vs $0.5M for the MaxxPro. The AAV-7A1 entered service 35 years before the MaxxPro (1972 vs 2007).
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| 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 |
| The American International MaxxPro is a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle introduced in 2007, featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect blasts from landmines and improvised explosive devices. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | MRAP Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Navistar Defense |
| Number produced | 9,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 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 | 18.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.97 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 6 (1 driver + 5 passengers) |
| Engine | MaxxForce 10 375 hp diesel |
| Main armament | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Mk 19 grenade launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or MaxxPro?
The MaxxPro is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the AAV-7A1's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or MaxxPro?
The MaxxPro has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or MaxxPro?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the MaxxPro's 18.6 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or MaxxPro?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the MaxxPro's 7.00 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and MaxxPro require?
The MaxxPro requires a larger crew of 6 (1 driver + 5 passengers) compared to the AAV-7A1's 3+21 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the AAV-7A1 or MaxxPro?
The AAV-7A1 is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MaxxPro at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or MaxxPro?
The MaxxPro has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and MaxxPro?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the MaxxPro carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.