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SUPERAV 8x8: Breakthrough Amphibious Tech
SUPERAV, developed by Italian company Iveco, is an eight-wheel drive tactical vehicle. It showcases cutting-edge design and performance in armoured amphibious vehicles. It offers excellent mobility and top-notch protection for armed forces facing demanding battlefield conditions.
The vehicle is particularly well-suited for operations in amphibious environments.
Adaptable Design
The dimensions of the vehicle are 8.75m in length and 3.12m in overall width. It features an underbody armour volume of 18m3 and has the capacity to transport 13 dismounts, along with the driver, gunner, and commander, all seated in blast mitigating seats.
It can be customised according to customer requirements, catering to various mission roles such as Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Command Post (CP), Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), Ambulance, Recovery, and other variations.
The vehicle has roof hatches and rear doors for troops to enter and exit. It is also equipped with standard features such as air conditioning, fire suppression, and central tire inflation. The vehicle can be fitted with a variety of weapon systems, including remotely controlled stations and turrets.
Superior Protection
In 1999, the Brazilian Army issued a requirement for the development of a new family of APCs and IFVs. By 2009, a contract was signed with Iveco Latin America for the production of 2,044 units of the VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 APC. Later on, the 8x8 variant was modified and adapted to become the SUPERAV.
SUPERAV 8×8 was offered to the Italian Armed Forces in 2010. The Italian Landing Force had a requirement for 600 vehicles to replace its M113 series of amphibious vehicles.
In August 2011, Iveco Defence Vehicles and BAE Systems entered into a teaming agreement to offer an amphibious platform for the U.S. Marine Corps personnel carrier (MPC) programme.
Iveco and BAE Systems developed a new vehicle based on the Iveco SUPERAV 8×8 APC for the MPC programme.
In August 2012, the SUPERAV was selected along with three other vehicles for further demonstration and study. BAE had to redesign the original SUPERAV to make it compatible with the Marine Corps mandate that any designs be based on existing platforms.
On May 8, 2013, BAE and Iveco evaluated the SUPERAV for the MPC programme. The evaluations included water performance demonstrations, human factors, and stowage capacity. The vehicle exceeded all requirements, showcasing rapid personnel exit drills and advanced interior layout for efficient stowage of supplies. Iveco confirmed the vehicle’s ability for ship launch, recovery, and surf zone transition.
Unmanned Turret
The BAE/Iveco version submitted to the Marines carries a crew of three with 11 embarked Marines. It is designed to meet ACV 1.2 requirements, featuring 13 seats, the capability to launch and recover from a well deck, and integration potential for an unmanned turret with a heavy cannon.
On November 24, 2015, the Marines selected the BAE Systems/Iveco SUPERAV, along with the SAIC Terrex, to move on to the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the ACV 1.1 programme.
BAE was awarded a US$103.8 million contract to build 16 vehicles by late 2016 for testing, which will begin in early 2017.
On June 19, 2018, the Marine Corps announced that BAE Systems had been selected to deliver vehicles for the ACV 1.1 programme to begin replacing the Amphibious Assault Vehicle.
BAE Systems and Iveco Defence Vehicles were awarded a contract to deliver about 200 vehicles to the USMC. The first fielding occurred in 2020.
Under this contract, Iveco Defence Vehicles serves as the Design Authority, supplying the design, core components, and services for the 8x8 amphibious armoured platform.
The Italian Navy awarded Iveco Defence Vehicles a contract to deliver 36 amphibious armoured vehicles (VBA).
The VBA is an 8x8 all-terrain vehicle based on the SUPERAV 8x8, capable of being launched and recovered from an amphibious vessel. It offers excellent mobility and high-level protection against various threats. The platform is equipped with a HITROLE Light remote turret supplied by Leonardo, featuring a 12.7mm calibre weapon and advanced C4 systems.
Silent Propulsion
The SUPERAV 8×8 is equipped with a 6 cylinder 700hp FPT IVECO Cursor 16 Turbocharged Intercooler engine, Allison transmission, proprietary H-type driveline, independent hydro-pneumatic type suspension, 16.00 R20 wheels and is propelled in navigation by two independent propellers.
Fuel tanks are external for passenger protection, don’t expel black smoke upon engine start and have a quietly running engine.
Enhanced Protection
The H-Drive System eliminates axles, enabling the use of a blast-protective monocoque steel hull. The floor is separate from the hull, bolting onto the seats for enhanced energy absorption in underbody blasts.
The interior accommodates essential components while reserving space behind the seats for Marines’ gear. The chassis and hull design provides high levels of protection against small arms fire, artillery shell splinters without limiting its amphibious capability.
The vehicle can be attached with add-on armour kits for additional protection. Survivability is enhanced with onboard fire fighting and anti-explosion systems.
It also has multi-level mine protection, protection against Kinetic Energy (KE)-threats with modular add-on ballistic kit and anti-IED (Improvised Explosive Devices) capability.
The SUPERAV offers high protection, though it has lower gross vehicle weight in its class.
It is installed with appliqué passive and active protection systems without varying the appearance of the vehicle. The vehicle is fitted with eight smoke grenade launchers.
Versatile Mobility
It uses its 700 hp FTP engine to propel the vehicle at 6 knots (6.9 mph; 11 km/h) in water and up to 65 mph (105 km/h) on land; reserve buoyancy is 21 per cent.
Capable of supporting littoral operations in the open ocean beyond Sea State 3 and conducting ship-to-target operations, the vehicle can carry a mission load of 10t, including an overhead weapon station capable of mounting weapons up to 40mm calibre, advanced command and control suite and mission equipment.
It has a gross weight of 31,500 kg with a 4000 kg payload capacity, and has a speed of 11 Km/hr at sea followed by a range of 700 km on land at 70km/hr. Maximum speed on land is 105km/hr.
Anti-mine Capabilities
It can be launched and recovered from an amphibious vessel in the open ocean. It provides high mobility and high-level ballistic protection to dismounted soldiers at sea. It offers enhanced anti-mine capabilities and anti-improvised explosive device protection. It can be fitted with a Leonardo HITROLE light remote turret with a 12.7-millimeter calibre weapon.
After the joint success with BAE Systems of the original SUPERAV 8×8 Amphibious Vehicle in the U.S. Marine Corps ACV programme, Iveco Defence Vehicles has added a land-oriented version to its portfolio, designed for integration with an unmanned turret and an extensive mission payload.
SUPERAV Land
The SUPERAV Land, based on the trusted SUPERAV amphibious 8x8 platform, offers enhanced terrestrial capabilities. It shares about 85 per cent of components with the amphibious vehicle, including the engine and drivetrain.
With a smaller size and reduced internal volume, it improves mobility, reduces vehicle profile, and focuses on accommodating eight troops. By eliminating amphibious subsystems, weight savings are invested in additional ballistic protection.
The SUPERAV Land has the same engine as the original AV, based on an Iveco Cursor 16 turbocharged intercooler diesel producing 700hp and 3000Nm torque, coupled to an Allison 4800 SP gearbox with seven forward and two reverse gears.
It has first and second axle steering as standard, with an optional fourth low speed counter-steering axle to reduce the turning circle further.
It runs on 16.00 R20 tyres with run-flat Variable Function Insert (VFI) system and central inflation system to optimise performance on soft ground. The vehicle is equipped with a digital vetronic system providing over 900Ah electrical power, as well as easy third-party subsystem integration, and a built-in diagnostics system for improved maintainability.
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