The AAV7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle is a cornerstone of United States Marine Corps doctrine, designed to carry Marines directly from ship to shore and onward into combat. Built for operations where land begins at the waterline, the AAV7A1 combines ocean-going capability with tracked mobility, allowing it to operate in surf conditions that would defeat most armored vehicles.
Capable of navigating ocean waves up to nine feet high, the AAV7A1 can transport up to twenty-five fully equipped Marines while remaining seaworthy even under total immersion. Despite its amphibious role, it is a massive vehicle, comparable in length to the M1A1 Abrams main battle tank, and offers substantial protection and mobility once ashore.
This model is based on the 1992 Tamiya kit and was finished using acrylics along with a variety of weathering techniques to reflect hard service in demanding environments. The intent of the build was to portray the AAV7A1 as it is most often seen - worn, stained, and functional - a blunt but essential tool that exists to deliver Marines where they are needed, regardless of terrain or conditions.
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