America's New Amphibious Combat Vehicle in Action (2022)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct operational tests to deploy the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), the Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) replacement.
The three ships that make up the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) - USS Makin Island (LHD-8), USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26) and USS Anchorage (LPD-23) - and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked going to be the first ARG/MEU to deploy with the new ACV.
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Film Credits: U.S. Marine Corps video by PO3 Kendra Helmbrecht, Cpl Jaye Townsend, Cpl Carl, Matthew Ruppert, Sgt Sydney Smith "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."

[@dc-4ever201]

They look like a lot of fun to drive, the Driver basically floors it whenever entering the water, loved seeing them launch out of the assault ship.

[@justintime41776]

That's nuts watching them drop into the deep blue like that. Pretty cool machine.

[@ms.annthrope415]

Andnth3 marines are praying every time they drop I to deep water....."please, God l! Let it plane up. Please let it plane up.!"

[@toxicclown3035]

I know it's edited. But the ease with which the ACV enters & exits the ship is seriously impressive.

[@dictumfactum7784]

Its had a lot of roll over in surf. It's bae junk.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

Its great for short murdering missions, you can get back for lunch and then go out for more murdering later.

[@mkvv5687]

I was surprised to see that they gunned it instead of easing into the water. Well done.

[@kurtrominger2348]

​@dictumfactum7784 You're right. All we see are calm seas and a slack surf. It's not always like that. In fact, that's perfect surf fishing conditions!

[@coryhoggatt7691]

@@mkvv5687they need speed for the bow plane to work.

[@298okra2]

The Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of Japan Ground Self Defense Force definitely needs this vehicle.

[@Chopper0914]

No doubt I hope U.S and Japan enhance their relationship.

[@kksam4537]

ACV is little slow. SDF needs more fast one,and developing that with Mitsubishi now.

[@homelandfighters8541]

If japan can built gundam and high tech robot i'm sure they can built more modern from this

[@dimmazeen]

Patria AMVXP which Japan just chose for it armed forces IS amphibious..

[@knoahbody69]

@@homelandfighters8541 It might be easier to deploy from a "Helicopter Destroyer". A MEB could fit on one.

[@robertosilvano2871]

these amphibious vehicles are exceptional an outstanding job done by BAE sistems and Iveco Defence vehicles 🇮🇹🇬🇧

[@wekker090]

I have done a few of those landing exercises but man I never felt at ease in these contraptions.

[@ek2156]

I've never did a landing exercise, but I know my butt would be sucking up some seat cover while riding in the water in one of these things! I would like it better than the LCVP that were used in WW2 though. I bet the guys in the Pacific and Normandy would have loved to had one of these to hit the beaches in!

[@domsterish]

Couple marines died in a training i dont blame these are unsafe and not truly the best amphibious tool we need

[@lewistasso8866]

Crap! I can understand! How many passengers are in and ease of exit out? Seems very concerning to have a vehicle like that in the water knowing one can drown easily. I was thinking of this being a more capable LAV-25.

[@donkeymarco]

@@domsterish These are ACV, the marines died in an incedent with the AAV.

[@--Dani]

I don't blame ya, never been in one but I'd hate to if it springs a leak, there isn't much freeboard...that said these look like they do the job pretty good? Cheers👍

[@Jasper_Seven]

A thing of beauty. I want one for my daily commute. With the proper tactics this seems like it opens the possible paths to success all the more.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

It would be awesome for some neighborhood murdering.

[@Jasper_Seven]

@@Nobody-Nowhere HA! Well no. I mean if I lived in Ukraine maybe. I was actually imagining it painted yellow and black and living someplace like the west coast of Florida to go fishing and picnicking on the little islands - or just short cutting the traffic on the bridge!

[@RiyoYuki71]

エイリアン2に出てきた乗り物みたいで好き かっこいいな…

[@therivergod849]

it does!!🎄

[@maxjohnson1758]

We used to have Argo amphibious vehicles. Be it lakes, ponds, rivers, or creeks, they were all real easy to get into. Now, getting out of one was a whole different story.

[@ISAFMobius18]

Fun Fact: the ACV is actually based on the Italian Iveco SuperAV. I'd say they made a good choice in picking it.

[@americanwelder9865]

I am currently building these bad boys right now! Have been for the lsat 5 yrs. I build and weld the hulls. Right here in York county Pennsylvania. I probably welded in some of the vehicles in this video!

[@ISAFMobius18]

@@americanwelder9865 that's awesome! Keep up the excellent work dude.

[@John.S.Patton]

​@@ISAFMobius18it was dumb the US should have gotten the EFV.

[@ISAFMobius18]

@@John.S.Patton I mean would have it been cool? Yea. But I heard it was plagued with mechanical issues and was overly expensive.

[@John.S.Patton]

@@ISAFMobius18 it new technology, the same stuff is happening to the f35. The Italy apc is slower then the US aav-7 and holds less troops then aav-7. I did here the aav-7 got taken out of service because 8 marines got killed, which to me is dumb reasons why.

[@Vote_Blue]

the gear grunts get to play with these days is way better than the crap i had to deal with back in the day...

[@donkeymarco]

Engine: FPT Industrial Cursor 16, inline 6 cylinders, 700 HP. and should have a maximum torque of 3000 Nm (2212 lb ft). Gerabox: Allison 4800 SP H shaped transmission

[@user-tk4nv7zy6z]

ウクライナ戦争見ていて装甲車は本当に重要やなぁと｡やっぱ心理的安心は重要｡

[@bigsteve6200]

Outstanding ! The World's Finest US Marines. Semper Fi

[@RJM1011]

Would be nice if the UK had something like this that can travel in water.

[@humphrey4976]

We don’t have the numbers to storm beaches on mass

[@RJM1011]

@@humphrey4976 Nor does anybody else anymore !

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Don’t be silly! You can’t have posh toys in the UK!😂

[@RJM1011]

@@paulcoverdale8312 I know I paid NO tax on more than £28,000.00 this year ! LOL

[@aymonfoxc1442]

@@humphrey4976 You don't need to. British forces can integrate with their allies.

[@TJ-USMC]

"Semper-Fi !!!"

[@PygmyO]

Been in an AAV while it was being fueled. I'm not that claustrophobic, but the thought of being in one with a whole squad, in the water, freaks me out 🤣😭

[@coryhoggatt7691]

We used to open the top doors, even in the water.

[@sgtusmc1sgtusmc266]

My only question is how are those tires going to hold up if they have to drive over razor sharp coral attempting a landing? That was the reason the LVT was created to begin with, because the tracks were needed to get through the coral reefs of the pacific islands.

[@AJ___USA]

Just don’t think about it, it’ll be fine 🤷‍♂️ I thnk

[@deapthynka1]

They will crawl right over coral. No problem at all.

[@skyoxyer6129]

They can hold up to a rpg blast I'm sure it can hold up to sharp rocks

[@Beefcakes0275]

The boat lane that the acvs maneuver while in the ocean are lanes that are clear from any under water obstruction so the tires would never meet with corals

[@azz9149]

The tires are metal 😂

[@shamrock6378]

最初は腰高な感じが違和感あったけど見慣れてくると楔形のシルエットがめちゃくちゃカッコいい！

[@alexale4074]

ゲームでは見たことあるけど 実物を映像でも見られると何とも言えない気持ちになるね

[@karenstein8261]

Comment translates as: We at the People’s Army really look forward to stealing the plans so we can make our own to invade Taiwan.

[@user-dz4hc2ph7v]

@@karenstein8261 こういう不勉強な上に悪意がある人ってどうしようもないよな

[@CurtisAyukawa]

*It must be such a cool experience to just drive off the beach into open ocean in an armored vehicle.* *Just hope you don't get easily seasick!*

[@chrisashford4255]

Best job I ever had. Yat-Yas!

[@coolman6233]

@@chrisashford4255 ty 4 ur service sir

[@intorsusvolo7834]

I cannot wait for the model kits of this thing!

[@wazzupz2244]

Hope we get to use this more often because last week’s training, the AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle similar to this but a downgrade) impaired my hearing and it’s a pain to ride.

[@MrTotalAhole]

No ear plugs or muffs?

[@destroyerarmor2846]

Skill issue

[@zentran2690]

Where is your earpro, Soldier!

[@Drelam]

"Military service does not impair your hearing permanently in any way what so ever." VA

[@JJ-si4qh]

Surprisingly, I have no hearing loss from being in these

[@88TRUNKBACK]

Brand new technology with a 100 year old designed gun, JMB would be delighted to know his 50 lives on

[@whodat9198]

and the 1911/2011

[@ISAFMobius18]

Wow, im impressed with its speed in water. looks faster than the AAV

[@someretardontheinternet]

It's not... it's slower than the AAV in the water

[@charleswatson3419]

When are amphibious operations coming over a beach afforded slack calm / flat water?? How does it operate in anything more than flat seas?

[@giacomobocchioramazio962]

Pure Italian engineering.

[@raymondclark1785]

We didn't go for the rear screen door

[@azellchannel8486]

Pure crap

[@steveturner3999]

One of these flipped over in high surf a few weeks ago and they said they were going to prohibit them from waterborne activities until an investigation was completed. Has any one heard the outcome?

[@cliffcox7643]

Investigation is done... Go on and use'em

[@johnjacobsen1915]

@@cliffcox7643 aye aye sir! hey! I'm drowning!

[@omarn6989]

That was the old AAV I believe.

[@steveturner3999]

@@omarn6989 Nope one of these new ones.

[@pichan8841]

When will the recreational version be available...???

[@ghostmourn]

The ACV looks so badass. Can't wait to see them with medium caliber turrets. (And they are otw afaik.)

[@dave-d-grunt]

Looks like they move faster in the water than the LVTP-7’s. Never liked going off the ship in those things

[@arakami8547]

I imagine the Italians will also replace their aging AAVs with the SuperAV ACV, considering that its their excellent design: wouldn't be surprised if the Spanish followed suite as well. Meanwhile, the Japanese have decided to procure the Patria AMV to replace the AAV -- another wonderful design. They'll be doubling their defence budget in the very near future: they've always been a sleeper in the defence community, its about time they bore their fangs and got their shit together. Here's hoping they'll procure the Queen Elizabeth's; perhaps they'll also convince the Brits, Italians, and Swedes to develop a maritime variant of the Tempest considering they've merged their fighter programme with theirs. The carriers in Royal Naval service need a 6th generation replacement for the F-35B anyway. The Royal Navy has been discussing adoption of electromagnetic catapults on their carriers once the technology matures enough, which should enable relatively easy adoption of the Tempest to the maritime. That aside, I do wonder what will replace the Strykers in US Army service: whether it will be the SuperAV ACV for commonality, a domestic design, co-operative design a-la the Griffin III, or most likely a European design such as the Boxer. Us Aussies are replacing our ASLAVs with the Boxer, though it isn't amphibious and is much heavier compared to other Asian/European wheeled IFV/APCs which may be a dealbreaker for the US.

[@Podus81]

Maintenance from all that salt water must be crazy.

[@scottremish1456]

I was sorry to see the EFV cancelled, but I'm sure soldiers want a vehicle that reliably gets the job done over one that looks cool in the promo videos. I really haven't seen a lot about THIS rig, but definitely looks faster and better mine-protected than the AAV-7. I would guess maintenance would be easier on the smaller frame, too.

[@schlirf]

If there are any CAV officers watching the video here, this vehicle would make a GREAT scout "track" for us.

[@rumi2367]

I love that they just kind of full throttle into the water

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Yes that would be nice especially if you have a wounded guy. Get him out of trouble quick.

[@dw7094]

You had to do the same with the M113. You had to enter the water fast enough to get it to plain-out and hope the hell the Trim Vane held up. Also, pray that the hull plugs were put back in on the last trip to the wash rack.

[@ek2156]

It really is amazing how fast these ACV/AAV's get out of the water and driving up the beach!

[@viper5535]

@The smoker We speak English, do you not like the English language you mean?

[@liamo8932]

@Kitty Cat Who won the turret tossing event this year

[@ericl2152]

In perfect weather conditions on the perfect beach in daylight... In bad weather and muddy conditions at night these things are just big bright targets stuck in the mud.

[@peteobrien1628]

Looks cool and efficient but did you notice that there is no clips of the AMTRAC after it leaves the ramp? I think it sinks a bit.

[@raymondclark1785]

That's the next version, it rides on the bottom to shore to avoid ATM's

[@user-pz1xk8kl9r]

迫力が凄い！

[@globalvendetta0014]

The thing looks beautiful, work of art.

[@bradbutcher3984]

How thoughtful to put the snorkel right in the gunner's view.

[@nametag4277]

It looks like it retracts

[@salazarreach1636]

It retracts

[@thomasparkin4183]

Looks like they took the old AMTRAC and the LAMV and crossed them together. AWESOME !!! Ooooragh !!!

[@mineown1861]

The successor to the AAV , amphibious once again .

[@theofficerfactory2625]

I actually like this. It seems quite fast on land, be able to traverse terrain quite well but can the remote gun turret be equipped with 40mm AGL or ATGM like the Stryker? Also, what of its passenger capacity? Also diesel, good choice. Quieter than turbine.

[@goldenhide]

I imagine anything that will fit on a CROWS (and other RWS since this is marketed elsewhere) will work fine. Marine Corps just awarded a contract for "Production Representative Test Vehicles" in August of this year for the ACV-30 which is equipped with a 30mm autocannon. If they stick with the Italian Hitfist it mounts a 25mm Oerlikon or 30/40mm ATK autocannon, and a coax GPMG with the option of mounting ATGM's such as TOW's. I imagine OTO and BAE are going to base something off of that to meet USMC requirements and go from there. But it's well within the realm of possibility since the original vehicle the ACV is based on is configurable with the larger turret.

[@MrChickennugget360]

since when has a diesel been quieter than a turbine?

[@mkvv5687]

Good video of simple demonstrations with appropriate operational security. No useless chatter. No annoying ad copy from a failed author.

[@gryph01]

Awesome vehicle. I'm sure the ride on the water wouldn't be comfortable though. But it looks highly capable

[@paolofavron1571]

Iveco Defence Vehicles/Leonardo 🇮🇹 + BAE Systems. Isn't it?

[@peaceberg1286]

We are Hapy we have America USA! 🇩🇪

[@aymonfoxc1442]

These look really cool and very light, which leads me to wonder, what's the protection on these things like?

[@lewistasso8866]

Me too. I'd like an armor comparison with this one and the "AAVs." Also, does this have only one gun? How many Marines per ACV? What about emergency exits while in the water? Would they be WWII sinking coffins?

[@zatzaowe556]

If we can see ya we can kill ya

[@chaosXP3RT]

Garbage. Like most US military vehicles! 😂

[@Sightbain.]

My guess would be 14.5mm AP all around or only on frontal arc and then 7.62 on sides like their M1296 Dragoon.

[@kristiangoransson6104]

The engine sound… the best since the PBV302 was killed off. Also seeing a new vehicle that’s not painted for desert use I oddly satisfying

[@donkeymarco]

Engine: FPT Industrial Cursor 16, inline 6 cylinders, 700 HP and 3000 Nm (2212 lb ft) of maximum torque.

[@simplesimon7154]

Yet

[@kelseyd96]

It better have more then just a 50 cal MG. The old LVTP 7 had a 50 cal and a 40mm auto grenade launcher

[@protonneutron9046]

Needs a TOW launcher like the Bradley because the USMC brass says they are slashing the number of M1's in the corp.

[@Sven_Okas1967]

Do I now understand correctly that this vehicle is now the successor of the AAV7A1 Assault Amphibious Vehicle is??? Greetings from Berlin/ Germany. Sven

[@user-gq8ee5ih3t]

USA sponsored terrrosts in Ukraine

[@dmrr7739]

Wow I would want those hatches closed with so little freeboard. Clever prow.

[@makinasportive]

Thanks!

[@tomrobertson3236]

Wonder what wave action shuts it down Air intake is only 18 inches above the deck

[@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520]

Beautiful vehicles but the 50 cal seems a bit small give them a bigger gat, 20 or 30mm would be good

[@Leptospirosi]

I think the original prototype from IVECO came with a Hitfist OWS on board but the USArmy went with the cal 50

[@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520]

@@Leptospirosi I'm sure they had good reason at the end of the day, it's not an IFV it's an armoured water taxi still looks great though

[@maxheeringa753]

Simply lovely!!! 🇺🇲💪

[@You-Need-Therapy]

So a more Stryker style body repurposed for amphibious use. Pretty cool.

[@MrMadaket78]

Anyone else notice the complete launching from the well deck was not shown? Did the craft submerge, every so briefly upon entry into the water? Carefully edited

[@mkvv5687]

Yeah, noticed. Still being a bit cagey on that.

[@adancewithgod]

Man, that's one neat lookin' vehicle!

[@orion5964]

Polish made Rosomak has a 30 mm bushmaster and 2 AT missiles and it floats too. 😋👍

[@comecomeharibo2814]

そろりそろり入水するんじゃなくて全力で突っ込んでくの、すごい🎉

[@johnathonwebster5720]

A real nice and effective vechile I'd be very happy in it..

[@robertdavie1221]

Very impressive!

[@malguckn21]

Cool thing. Could that also be used for on- and offboarding a cruise ship? :-)

[@rsallen13]

How is this any different than the current LAV’s and how does it handle medium surf conditions? Also is there a 40mn chain Gun option.

[@TheJBerg]

LAVs are not meant for ship to shore movements. They don't have a real surf rating.

[@rsallen13]

@@TheJBerg I know that, but these are basically oversized LAVs. As a former AMTRAC crew chief this is a valid question. All the videos were in calm waters

[@waynehankinson8210]

They need a 30mm automatic cannon to take out enemy tanks and defensive structures.

[@orangutan1157]

Do the wheels retract when submerge ?

[@barrettson1028]

These things are super badass. Love to see it.

[@StokedPhilosophy]

I wish I had one of those. The military gets all of the cool shit. 😂

[@raymondclark1785]

That's why so many Naval Aviators are rich kids. Even dads millions can't buy an F-18 and a CVN

[@ft1885]

水陸両用･･･ ロマンですね～♪

[@reallyhappenings5597]

These things have got to be SUPER high-maintenance

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

A 21st century vehicle with a remote turret armed with... the good old M2.

[@skipperclinton1087]

MakeMe: Timing & headspacing must be exactly correct. Zero stoppages.

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

@@skipperclinton1087 I'll bet you've seen Forgotten Weapons excellent episode on how that is adjusted on the M2.

[@michastaneke2791]

Impressive👍

[@HorFell]

Would love to see these with a bushmaster on top one day. The Ma Deuce is great and all but if the chance to put even more hate and discontent down range exists; take it.

[@nking9268]

A turret with a large auto cannon to much weight other wise they would have used these to replace the LAV’s as well

[@smartbaba1321]

Looking cool. Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@mindspecialist]

USA military Video,not Russia. I hope India don’t show any interest in it and US don’t sell.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

DAMN ! They just charge in at full speed ! LoL

[@ashleymarie7452]

It looks like one good wave would swamp that thing.

[@jerrykelley9266]

Also a rapid fire gun that shoots the m203 rounds.

[@crashercrasher9696]

The camera of the gun should not covered in smoke when its firing, they should have a second separated camera for the gun, for clean vision

[@thoraero]

I'm curious how they do "leak test" of the internal chamber.

[@beachboy0505]

This is amazing, to send a vehicle across to secure the opposite bank. Recently we see that , bridge-laying is vulnerable.

[@TheJBerg]

Yup. MC divested all their temp-bridgea. 100% fording from here on out

[@absolutelynoone5776]

My new dream car should be able to get the surplus model when I’m 40 or 50

[@damongraham1398]

Can these fit through the doors of the Maritime mission bay of the Freedom class littoral combat ships?

[@yindu_Weige8888]

谢谢分享😍

[@zigbeegooblesnort125]

The .50 should be secondary, and atleast a 30mm primary, but still a great vehicle for the 21st century Marines. Semper Fi!

[@tc1uscg65]

What kind of ice thickness can they handle?

[@ninoraccuia8106]

Excellent amphibious vehicle Based on the SuperAV8x protected amphibious platform of the Italian Iveco Defense Vehicles (IDV), which supplies the design and the fundamental components.

[@TommiLipponen]

So it's actually FIAT!

[@ninoraccuia8106]

Yes, it was the military vehicles branch of FIAT, even if today IDV is part of the company CNH Industrial N.V. (born in 2012 from the merger of CNH Global and Fiat Industrial)

[@joeylandry4933]

Awesome video, thanks for posting this! Too bad the army doesn’t have these for rivers and other water obstacles. The future military needs to view the battlefield as if no rivers exist and all of the mechanized forces can freely continue to move and fight right over them without waiting for pontoon bridges.

[@madkabal]

The Army builds bridges

[@madkabal]

And it isn't secure heliboure assaults. Infantry in rafts, tanks using attack by fire and artillery is used to secure the area long enough to build the bridge.

[@50buttfish]

Something fun for under the Christmas tree! 4:15 "What surf?"

[@TrainsOnGoPro]

30mm version of this will be Awesome!

[@ackerkartoffel8627]

30x173 and atgm

[@davidlittlefield2483]

Super cool! I want one!

[@billlarson3591]

Looks like a worthwhile investment in our military.i think it's pretty nice mayself.

[@Erin-Thor]

Where can I buy one? 😁

[@Clonefiles]

Good Job Team 🥳

[@JoseLopez-vt8kd]

Ese vehículo puede llevar una torre mejor armada? 30 mm por ejemplo?

[@Leptospirosi]

I think the original prototype was mounting an Hitfist OWS turret, but the USArmy went with its own solution

[@acupoflego]

Looks like a Stryker with amphibious capabilities

[@markcampbell2054]

Same family of vehicle, just the XXL long version with props and the wave shield.

[@thomaserismann9747]

Sehr gut !!!

[@diegoroswell302]

Gotta get me one of those

[@sortaspicey9278]

Damn they sound cool

[@fernejoseph1853]

So they've already started replacing the old ones?

[@willberry6434]

Why no tracks?

[@joedance14]

Interesting design. Appears to perform well on flat beaches and calm seas. What about river crossings? River banks?

[@americanwelder9865]

They actually perform very well on all kinds of terrain. They handle steep hills with ease. They are not as top heavy as they appear to be. I have been building and welding the hulls for these vehicles for 5 years now where I work. BAE systems in York county Pa. It is a very capable platform.