The AAV Landing Vehicle, also known as the Amphibious Assault Vehicle or the AAV-P7/A1, has been a vital component of the United States Marine Corps since its introduction in the 1970s. #Engineering | Interesting Engineering

“He called it a ‘floating coffin.’” A week prior to a drill in an Amphibious Assault Vehicle, Jack Ryan Ostrovsky told his father “AAVs sink all the time.” During that mission, his AAV broke down and took on water for 45 minutes. Nine men died. https://cbsn.ws/3gu1ekF | 60 Minutes