A new combat vehicle that swims for the Marine Corps

Started by tac, September 29, 2016, 02:25:49 PM

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A new combat vehicle that swims for the Marine Corps

A nearly 34-ton armored fighting vehicle-- that swims? Marines will have a new Amphibious Combat Vehicle to storm the beaches in future battles.

Unveiled this week at the Modern Day Marine, the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, or the ACV 1.1, was created by BAE Systems and IVECO Defence. The vehicle combines a high degree of protection with amphibious and land capabilities.

The new armored assault vehicle can launch from a ship at sea and then travel by water, ready to launch attacks on the shore. Once it reaches ground, it can chase enemy forces at 70 miles per hour and unleash some serious firepower.

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2016/09/29/new-combat-vehicle-that-swims-for-marine-corps.html



Did a tour back in the early 60's with 2nd AmTrack Bn. Great duty and I'd love to take a ride in that beauty.  :thumbup: