AAV-7A1 vs M113

American amphibious APC, introduced in 1972, remains a primary troop transport for the US Marine Corps.
Profile of AAV-7A1
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Profile of M113
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 72 km/h β—‰
Operational range 480 km β—‰
Length 7.94 m β—‰
Width 3.27 m β—‰
Height 3.26 m β—‰
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 β—‰
Maximum speed 61 km/h β—‰
Operational range 480 km β—‰
Length 2.52 m β—‰
Width 2.70 m β—‰
Height 1.85 m β—‰
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.