| Vehicle Name | ACV-30 Amphibious Combat Vehicle |
| Type / Role | Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| In Service | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2024 |
| Unit Cost | Approx. USD 6.5 million |
| Crew | 3 plus 8 Marines |
| Length (Gun Forward) | Approx. 8.2 m |
| Width | Approx. 3.0 m |
| Height | Approx. 3.3 m |
| Weight | Approx. 34 tons |
| Ground Clearance | Approx. 0.4 m |
| Chassis Material | Armored steel with composite armor |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged diesel |
| Engine Power | Approx. 700 hp |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Maximum Speed (Road) | 105 km per hour |
| Maximum Speed (Off-Road) | (Water) 6 knots |
| Operational Range | Approx. 520 km |
| Suspension Type | Independent hydropneumatic |
| Main Gun | 30 mm Bushmaster II |
| Ammunition Capacity | APFSDS, HE |
| Secondary Armament | Coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun |
| Fire Control System | Digital, stabilized |
| Stabilization | Two axis |
| Armor Type | Modular composite armor |
| Active Protection System (APS) | Not standard |
| NBC Protection | Yes |
| Smoke Grenade Launchers | Yes |
| Fire Suppression System | Automatic |
| Maximum Gradient | 60 percent |
| Side Slope | 30 percent |
| Trench Crossing | Approx. 2.5 m |
| Vertical Obstacle | Approx. 0.8 m |
| Fording Depth | Fully amphibious |
| Amphibious Capability | Yes, open water capable |
| Thermal Imaging | Gunner and commander |
| Night Vision | Infrared |
| Laser Rangefinder | Yes |
| Ballistic Computer | Yes |
| Communication System | Secure USMC tactical radios |
| Battlefield Management System | USMC C2 integrated |
| Service Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Primary Operator | United States |
| Combat Experience | Not yet deployed |
| Production Status | Full rate production |
The ACV 30 is a modern infantry fighting vehicle built to move troops safely while delivering direct fire support on the front line. Designed for high threat environments, it balances mobility, protection, and firepower in a compact tracked platform. The vehicle is part of the wider Armored Combat Vehicle family and is tailored for countries seeking an affordable but capable IFV.
ACV 30 is developed and produced by FNSS Defense Systems of Turkey. FNSS has decades of experience supplying armored vehicles to NATO members and partner nations. The ACV program builds on combat proven designs used across the Middle East and Asia.
Powered by a turbocharged diesel engine, the ACV 30 reaches road speeds of about 65 kilometers per hour. Its operational range is roughly 500 kilometers, depending on terrain and payload. A torsion bar suspension allows stable movement over rough ground, supporting both urban and cross country operations.
Exact unit cost depends on configuration, armor package, and turret selection. Open source estimates place the ACV 30 in the mid range IFV market, making it less expensive than heavy Western IFVs while offering modern systems and weapons.
The vehicle typically mounts a 30 mm automatic cannon in a two man or remote turret, paired with a coaxial machine gun. Optional anti tank guided missiles can be integrated. Composite armor protects against small arms, artillery fragments, and mines. Thermal sights, laser rangefinder, and digital fire control support day and night combat.
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