The ACV 1.1 Is Lockheed Martin’s New Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Lockheed Martin debuted its new amphibious assault vehicle, the ACV 1.1, in a bid to replace the 40-year-old fleet of amphibious assault vehicles the US Marine Corps currently operates.

The ACV 1.1 is an eight-wheel-drive armored beast capable of hauling up to 13 marines over land or water, built to be modular, easily upgradable, use off-the-shelf parts, and be compatible with other vehicles.

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Lockheed’s new vehicle weighs over 20 tons and is powered by a 700 bhp six-cylinder turbodiesel engine, in addition to being able to over 16,000 lb (7,200 kg) of payload.

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Automated systems aboard the ACV 1.1 are what Lockheed Martin believes will separate its vehicle from other amphibious assault vehicles, including an autopilot for sea mode.

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