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Most of the crew of this LVTP7 is visible: the driver is in the left front sponson, the troop commander is sitting behind him, and the vehicle commander is standing in his weapon station. The cargo hatch covers are open, allowing the Marines inside to enjoy the view and relatively fresh air. The troop commander's M17C periscope, visible just in front of his vision cupola, allowed him to see over the driver's cupola while buttoned up. The port water jet deflector is visible above the idler wheel. On the top of the vehicle's nose is the engine's air inlet grille. (Picture taken 28 Apr 1982 by SSgt. Parker; available from the Defense Visual Information Center.)
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These AAVP7A1s are fitted with the Cadillac Gage weapon system mounting both the .50cal M2HB machine gun and the 40mm Mk. 19 grenade launcher, and smoke grenade launchers are also mounted on the weapon station. Another external difference is that the headlight cluster housings are square instead of the earlier round types. (Picture taken 1 Jan 1992; available from the Defense Visual Information Center.)
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