THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : AAV7 Amtrack
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The Amtrack--or Amphibious Assault Vehicle--would play a key role in the first waves of any allied amphibious assault against Iraqi forces. The full-tracked vehicles can handle seas of up to 10 feet, landing troops and supplies ashore. Although lightly armored, Amtracks can also be used for subsequent land operations.
Crew: 3 Load: 25 troops or 10,000 pounds of equipment Speed: 40 m.p.h. on land, 8 m.p.h. in water Range: 300 miles on land, 55 miles in water Armament: .50-cal. machine gun
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