The AAVP 7A 1 is equipped with a new up gunned weapon station that is more reliable & provide greater fire-power than previous models. It mounts an MK19 40mm grenade launcher & an M2 HB CAL 50 machine gun in coaxial mount. The weapon station allows the gunner to engage targets out to 1, 500meters & to traverse a full 360 degree at a speed of 45degree per second. The improvements incorporated in the AAVP 7A 1 represent an impressive upgraded performance. The AAVP 7A 1 carries a crew of three plus 21 combat-equipped troops or 4, 536kg of cargo from ship to shore. The addition of applique armor, an automatic fire suppression system, bow plane & enhanced transmission results in a vehicle with superior capabilities. In order to achieve commonality, the improvements developed for the AAVP 7A 1 have also been adapted to the AAVC 7A 1 & AAVR 7A 1.