AAV-7A1 – Unified Task Force, Mogadishu 1992

Description The AAVP7A1 is an armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle carries troops in water operations from ship to shore, through rough water and surf zone. It also carries troops to inland objectives after ashore. The amphibious capability of the AAV makes it unique among all DOD systems. This forcible entry amphibious capability is the unique capability that sets the Marine Corps apart from the other services. A portion [64%] of the AAV fleet will undergo a reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) upgrade, and a rebuild to standard (RS) retrofit, to ensure Marine AAVs remain maintainable until the arrival of the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV). The primary responsibility of the AAVs during an amphibious operation is to spearhead a beach assault. They disembark from ship and come ashore, carrying infantry and supplies to the area to provide a forced entry into the amphibious assault area for the surface assault element. Once the AAVs have landed, they can take on several different tasks: manning check points, Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) missions, escorting food convoys or mechanized patrol. The standard AAV comes equipped with a MK-19 grenade launcher and a M2 .50 caliber machine gun. With a 10,000 pound capacity, the AAV can also be used as a bulk refueler or a field expedient ambulance. It is easily the most versatile vehicle in the Marine Corps. Features: Open window display packaging True to 1/72 scale Fully accurate mold Fully assembled Historically accurate markings and insignia Includes protective display case Product Info Title: AAV-7A1 – Unified Task Force, Mogadishu 1992 Publisher: Dragon Models Product Line: Dragon Armor – United States (Die-Cast) (1/72) Category: Historical Miniatures Sub-category Historical Miniatures by Era Genre: Model – Historical Model – Military Vehicle Nationality – American Publish Year: 2004 Dimensions: 7x4x3″ NKG Part #: 2147627338 MFG. Part #: DRR60056 Type: Scale Model Material: Metal Age Range: 14 Years and Up