An analysis of alternatives has been completed comparing six capability sets ranging from an enhanced AAV to the requirements originally sought under Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, Pacheco said.Capability sets ranging from an "enhanced" AAV to the original EFV capability set.
The study was completed in June and is being analyzed with a fine-toothed comb to ensure the proposal is accepted by Congress and that industry can deliver the right vehicle affordably, Amos said.
“This is not a Cadillac Escalade we’re trying to build here,” Amos said. “This is a fighting vehicle that will come from ship to shore and go inland with likely a squad of Marines. We want to make sure we’re not trying to build something with capabilities that we either don’t need or can’t afford. From my perspective, we’ve got one opportunity to do this right.”
No date has been set, but the Marine Corps will release a request for proposals to industry some time in the fall.
"This is NOT a Cadillac Escalade we're trying to build here..."
"...we're not trying to build something with capabilities that we either don't need or can't afford."
He might as well come out and say it. We're looking at an Enhanced/Upgraded AAV. BAE has already shown us the future. Check it out below.
The enhanced AAV-12 continues a long line of Marine Corps amphibious vehicles. Although it superficially resembles the legacy vehicles its new in every way. From an upgraded engine, to a superb suspension system, blast resistant armor and seats to a dramatically improved weapon system, this is not your fathers AAV.
Yeah. That's how they're gonna play it.
