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LVTR7
AAVR7A1

Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Recovery, Mark 71-2

LVTR7: General
Total acceptances 68
Manufacturer FMC Corp. Crew
5 men:
  • Commander in hull right front
  • Driver in hull left front
  • Assistant driver in hull left center
  • 2 maintenance personnel
LVTR7: Dimensions
Height 126"
320cm
Length 320.4"
813.2cm
Width 128.72"
326.95cm
Tread 123.8"
314.5cm
Ground clearance 16"
41cm
LVTR7: Armament
None
Night vision
Infrared periscope M24 for driver
LVTR7: Armor
Assembly
Welding
Hull
5083 aluminum alloy
Maximum 1.75"
4.45cm
Minimum 1"
2.5cm
LVTR7: Automotive
Engine General Motors 8V53T; 8 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee, turbosupercharged diesel
Horsepower Gross: 400@2800rpm Torque Gross: 825 ft-lb@2150rpm Fuel capacity 180gal
680L
Transmission FMC HS-400-3, 4 speeds forward, 2 reverse
Steering Hydrostatic, steering wheel
Brakes Mechanical
LVTR7: Suspension
Type Road wheels Track return rollers
Torsion tube over bar 6 individually sprung dual/track Flat track
Drive sprockets Idlers Shock absorbers
11-tooth front drive Dual adjustable at rear of track On first and last road wheels/track
LVTR7: Track
Center guide, single pin, steel with detachable rubber pad
Width 21"
53cm
Pitch 6"
15cm
Shoes/track 84 Ground contact length 155"
394cm
LVTR7: Performance
Max level road speed 40mph
64kph
Max water speed 8.4mph
14kph
Max trench 96"
240cm
Max sideslope 60%
Max grade 60% Max vertical obstacle 36"
91cm
Min turning diameter Pivot Max fording depth Floats
Cruising range ~300mi, roads
~56mi, water
~480km, roads
~90km, water

LVTR7 was the recovery variant of the LVTP7 family. The weapons station was replaced with a vision cupola, and a portable electric welder, air compressor, portable AC generator, and various tools were stored inside. A 30,000lb (14,000kg) winch was placed on the LVTR7's top rear, and a 6000lb (3000kg) boom crane was installed on the vehicle just behind the engine, the controls and operator seat for which were attached to the right side of the crane.

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Assault Amphibian Vehicle, Recovery, Mark 7A11-3

AAVR7A1: General
Date of first acceptance 1983 Total acceptances 54 converted from LVTR7
Manufacturer FMC Corp. Crew
5 men:
  • Commander in hull right front
  • Driver in hull left front
  • Assistant driver in hull left center
  • 2 maintenance personnel
AAVR7A1: Dimensions
Combat weight 52,123lbs
26,643kg
Height 126"
320cm
Length 320.4"
813.9cm
Width 128.72"
326.95cm
Tread 123.8"
314.5cm
Ground clearance 16"
41cm
AAVR7A1: Armament
None
Night vision
Passive AN/VVS-2(V)1A
AAVR7A1: Armor
Assembly
Welding
Hull
5083 aluminum alloy
Maximum 1.75"
4.45cm
Minimum 1"
2.5cm
AAVR7A1: Automotive
Engine Cummins VT400; 8 cylinder, 4 cycle, vee, turbosupercharged diesel
Horsepower Gross: 400@2800rpm Torque Gross: 825 ft-lb@2050rpm Fuel capacity 171gal
647L
Transmission FMC HS-400-3A1, 4 speeds forward, 2 reverse
Steering Hydrostatic, steering wheel
Brakes Mechanical
AAVR7A1: Suspension
Type Road wheels Track return rollers
Torsion tube over bar 6 individually sprung dual/track Flat track
Drive sprockets Idlers Shock absorbers
11-tooth front drive Dual adjustable at rear of track On first and last road wheels/track
AAVR7A1: Track
Center guide, single pin, steel with detachable rubber pad
Width 21"
53cm
Pitch 6"
15cm
Shoes/track 84 Ground contact length 155"
394cm
AAVR7A1: Performance
Max level road speed 45mph
72kph
Max water speed 8.2mph
13kph
Max trench 96"
240cm
Max sideslope 60%
Max grade 60% Max vertical obstacle 36"
91cm
Min turning diameter Pivot Max fording depth Floats
Cruising range ~300mi, roads
~56mi, water
~480km, roads
~90km, water

LVTR7s were modified to -A1 standard, with similar changes as AAVP7A1.

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References

  1. Hunnicutt, R.P. Bradley: A History of American Fighting and Support Vehicles. Navato, CA: Presidio Press, 1999. Reprinted with permission from Bradley, R.P. Hunnicutt ©1999, available from Presidio Press, 505B San Martin Drive, Suite 160, Navato, CA 94945.
  2. Crismon, Fred W. U.S. Military Tracked Vehicles. Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1992.
  3. Federation of American Scientists. "Assault Amphibian Vehicle Recovery Model 7A1 (AAVP7A1)." DOD 101. 12 Sep 1998. 1 May 2001 <http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/aavr7a1.htm>. DOD 101
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