If China Goes to War in the South China Sea, PLA Marines Would Ride This Into Battle
Caleb Larson
Security, Asia
Key takeaways: the Chinese Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle is fast in the water, and packs a significant punch—and could possibly beat out the USMC’s AAV.
The United States Marine Corps fields the iconic, if somewhat aged, Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV). Although the AAV was innovative and state-of-the-art when introduced into USMC service, the tracked vehicle is growing long in the tooth after nearly forty years of continuous use. Like the United States Marine Corps... Читать дальше...