The guard of the marine infantry (KMP) was banned by overcoming water obstacles on the Crawler Amphibios Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV-7). The ban was led by an incident with sunken amphibian in 2020. Restrictions can only be removed in an emergency. About it reports The Drive.
In KMP, USA reported that floating machines will not be used as part of regular exercises. They can be returned to work on water only in crisis situations. Publications note that in April, the use of AAV-7 was allowed after additional checks.
in the department stressed that the maritime infantry will continue to use AAV-7 on land. Also, cars can be used in landing operations, but the aquatic obstacles of amphibians will overcome with the help of landing boats LCAC.
Restrictions are associated with an incident that occurred during the training disembarkation in July 2020. The car AAV-7 sunk off the coast of Southern California. For the reasons of the accident, the unsatisfactory technical condition of the machine and insufficient crew preparation were carried out.
In September, in Russia, the floating self-propelled anti-tank gun “Sprut-SDM1” was dropped from the towers. The car was dropped as part of testing for strength. The anti-tank gun withstood the test.