Type

Scale(s)

1/72

Manufacturer

Dragon

Nation(s)

United States

Conflict(s)

OIF, 2000s

Status

In production

Released

2007, August

Description

Developed by FMC Corporation (now united Defense, LP), first production models of the LVTP7 made their appearance in 1971. This 17-ton amphibious vehicle is widely used by the U.S. Marines today, as well as marine forces of other nations. Surprisingly for such a large and ponderous-looking vehicle, the AAV7 can achieve speeds of up to 64km/h on roads and 13.5km/h in water. Features: -New tooled MICLIC -New hatch can be assembled open or closed -Upper and lower hulls have attachment points for add-on armor -Suspension with crisp detail -Return rollers finely reproduced -One-piece tracks made in DS -Photo-etched upgrading details Text is copyright by Dragon.