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A Design Study in Metal Matrix Composite Castings - AAAV Transmission Case                                           
Transmission Case - Application

The Application --
This component is the transmission case for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) being developed for the U.S. Marine Corps.

The AAAV is a high water-speed amphibious armored personnel carrier designed to replace the current family of Marine Corps assault amphibians.
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The AAAV will weigh about 37 tons, be able to carry 17 combat equipped Marines  and a crew of 3  over 3 ft. high waves at 25 kts. and travel over land at 45 mph.

The AAAV  provides a tactical assault capability for Marines on amphibious ships standing well offshore—even over the horizon—from the objective. The vehicle will rapidly transport the landing force over the beachhead to an objective ashore, using its water jet drive. Once ashore, the AAAV will serve as a tracked infantry fighting vehicle


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