The Navy and Marines have a new AAAV (advanced amphibious assault vehicle) in the development phases. The project was started in 1988 and is now in the Development & Demonstration phase (as of 2001). This new vehicle has a distinct advantage over the older AAV7A1, that being about up to 19 knots more speed in the water (max 25 knots). The ground speed is roughly the same at 45mph.

Three prototype vehicles have been built so far at the Woodbridge, Virginia AAAV facility. The weapons system is as follows:

• Mk 46 Weapon System
• Mk 44 Mod 1 30/40mm Gun
• 30mm with growth to Super-Shot 40mm
• 7.62mm Coaxial Machine Gun
• Full Solution (M1A2) Fire Control System
• Gun and Sight Fully Stabilized
• 2d Generation Thermal Sight w/ Eye Safe Laser Range Finder
• Far Target Location

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