Thursday, May 30, 2013

AAV-7A1. Vehicle interior. Why the legacy vehicle isn't good enough.

NOTE:  I'm going to give quick and dirty reasons why the current AAV-7A1 just isn't good enough.  First up.  Interiors.
Note  There is usually a bench down the center of the vehicle to provide additional seating.  You're seeing the "Hollywood" version here---its shown to the public and dignitaries to give the illusion that the vehicles are big and roomy and comfortable for the Marines that have to ride in them.

AAV interior.

Lockheed Martin Havoc interior.
Yeah.  Guess which one protects better against blasts--will deliver its passengers to the objective in better shape to fight....