The ranking is based on vehicles based on amphibious performance, armament, and protection.
Amphibious assault vehicles are capable of surprising the enemy across land and water. Amphibious ships are gaining a reputation since WW2. These vehicles are used by Navy and Marines.
They can operate both on land and water. Light military vehicles can easily be converted or modified into amphibious vehicles by simply providing them with a waterproof hull and a propeller. Modern amphibious ships are designed with less weight and density so despite without waterproof hull their surface can float on water.
Currently, the US and Russia are focusing on Marines as both want to expand their influence which can only be achieved if your sea force is strong. China is also trying to join that club.
Here is a list of best top 5 amphibious assault vehicles (the ranking is based on vehicles based on amphibious performance, armament, and protection).
SuperAV amphibious armored vehicles are developed by Italian company IVECO. It provides troops excellent protection and mobility with a top speed of 10kmph on water.
It was designed to perform missions in the toughest of environments. It is fitted with snorkel and bilge pumps and can perform maritime missions at Sea State 3. Weapons include a 30mm caliber gun. Monocoque steel hull and reactive armor offer excellent protection against direct fire weapons and anti-tank mines.
The ZBD-05 fully amphibious infantry fighting vehicle operated by the People’s Liberation Army Navy-Marine Corps (PLAMC) features two rear-mounted large water jets enabling a top speed of 45kmph on water.
A two-man turret is armed with a 30mm cannon, a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun, and two HJ-73C anti-tank guided missile launchers. The vehicle offers protection against small arms fire, 12.7mm ammunition, and shell splinters, and carries three crew and up to 10 marines. Its power-pack includes a high power engine providing a speed of 65kmph on road.
Not only the US and Russia are busy strengthening their marines but China is also planning to join that club. The type 97 amphibious vehicle is in service with Amphibious Mechanized Infantry Divisions of the People’s Liberation Army.
It is equipped with hydraulically actuated wave fences at the forwarding hull. Weapons include a 100mm rifled gun and 30mm coaxial cannon. The vehicle has a maximum speed of 20km/h on water and 65kmph on-road.
BMP-3F marines fighting vehicle is produced by Soviet/Russia for its marines. Its design is based on the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle.
Its weaponry is tremendous with sate of the art weapons with high mobility. Its operating system very effective, It has an air intake tube that allows the vehicle to float on water. It can stay in water for 7 hours. Its maximum speed is 10knph in water.
Weapons include a 100 mm 2ATO gun, a 30 mm automatic gun, and a 7.62mm machine gun. Its new variant area is also equipped with reactive armor for better protection.
AAV7A1 Assault Amphibious Vehicle is used by the US Marine Corps to transport troops from naval ships to shore. The AAVP-7A1 is the most used vehicle by the US Marine Corps.
It contains a boat shape hull that provides floating capabilities. Its top speed in water is 13kmph while endurance of 7 hours. The AAV uses a boat-like hull design and powerful water jets to make it one of the world’s best amphibious assault vehicles.
It can operate from both Landing ships and landing docks. It is armed with a 50 cal machine gun and an MK19 40mm machine gun. It is equipped with 400 horsepower engine with a top speed 72kph on land. It can carry 21 troops.
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|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Volkswagen |
Germany |
| #2 |  Toyota |
Japan |
| #3 |  Stellantis |
Netherlands |
| #4 |  Mercedes-Benz Group |
Germany |
| #5 |  Ford Motor |
United States |
| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Michelin |
France |
| #2 |  Bridgestone |
Japan |
| #3 |  Continental |
Germany |
| #4 |  Goodyear |
United States |
| #5 |  Sumitomo |
Japan |
