The ARISGator. An interesting vehicle based on the M-113. The thing that has my attention though isn't the base vehicle, isn't the hydro-dynamic nose attached but rather its propulsion system. That water jet system is huge and I'd love to see a comparison between it and the USMC's AAV and those that are to be applied to the upcoming Marine Personnel Carrier. Oh and for the reformers in the crowd forget any thoughts about the USMC adopting even a few of these.
Read about the ARIS here.
Sidenote: Stats according to
Army Guide give it a water speed of 6 kmph and the ability to carry 8 troops. Supposedly its been tested with a RWS 50 cal machinegun. And according to some Italian websites its in limited use by the San Marco Battalion (Italian Marines...I think). We can look forward to these vehicles being retired as soon as the Super AV 8x8 comes online.
Piece of Crap, had nothing and never will on the AAV. the water jet system on this vehicle was wowfully inadequant compare to the AAV's system, the EFV has the best system ive seen and thats what we should be trying to replicate...just dont do dumb transformer things.
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