Lots
5 & 6 would normally indicate that they were proceeded by Lots 1-4 in earlier contracts for the ACV systems.
Based on your ref submitted, I would think the first of these weapon systems would be rolling off the production line somewhere around
mid-2026 to support weapons systems integration for the lot 5 & 6 ACV production line.
No where am I finding manning for
ANY of the troop-carrying versions to be less than 3 Crew and the current USMC 13 personnel platoon.
This is accomplished because the weapons systems are mounted above the crew compartment forward of the troop compartment. All the weapons are remotely operated. You can easily see this in the videos and pictures as the troop compartment has a slightly raised roof section behind both the crew compartment and weapons station.
"The
ACV threshold requirement for quantity of personnel
carried is
3 crewmen and 13 embarked infantry with full
combat loads, including 2 days of supply and combat essential
equipment. The ACV accommodated 3 crew and 13 embark
infantry. Due to the placement and number of blast mitigating
seats, interior space within the ACV is limited, making rapid
ingress and egress difficult" From ref 1 directly, but also in ref 2.
https://www.dote.osd.mil/Portals/97/...mSDJ9FRA%3d%3d
https://sgp.fas.org/crs/weapons/IF11755.pdf
Regards,
Pat
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