The US Marines’ EFV Program: Current State Report, November 2006

EFV hits a rough patch(click to view full) On October 13, 2006, Jane’s Navy International reported that: “Production of the US Marine Corps’ (USMC’s) next-generation amphibious assault vehicle is expected to slip after the vehicle returned poor reliability in a recent operational assessment. Designed as a replacement for the ageing AAV7 family of amphibious assault vehicles, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is to be capable of speeds of up to 25 kt at sea – three times faster than the legacy AAVP7-A1 – and 45 mph on land, enabling it to keep up with the M1A1/2 Abrams main battle tank.” Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle Program Manager Col. John Bryant took the time to answer questions on the project. The conversation covered that operational assessment, its implications, and the future of the EFV program. Some things are clear. Some things aren’t yet clear… The EFV’s Operational Assessment EFV Features(click to view full) The Operational Assessment (OA) was used to gauge the EFV Program’s progress on the way to a decision about certifying the vehicle for “Milestone C” status that makes it eligible for low-rate initial production. The OA was conducted from January to September 2006, and the final report is due in […]