1:72 Scale ? AAV7A1 Assault Amphibious Vehicle - Length: 4.5", Width: 2? This model is made of a combination of metal and plastic parts. The turret can rotate all 360 degrees. The tracks are made of rubber and are fitted, they do not move. The coloring and markings are accurate and realistic. There are some color variations at different areas of the model as to denote wear and tear. The panel lines and details are very clear and crisp. These models have different details engraved such as doors, hatches, panels, lights, ports, antennas, machine guns, ropes, shovels, etc. These models come with a display case which measures 7 inches by 3.5 inches by 3 inches high. This is not a toy. Recommended for 15 and up. The Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV)?official designation AAVP-7A1 (formerly known as Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Personnel-7 abbr. LVTP-7)?is a fully tracked amphibious landing vehicle manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms Services (previously by United Defense, a former division of FMC Corporation). The AAV-P7/A1 is the current amphibious troop transport of the United States Marine Corps. It is used by U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Battalions to land the surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent mechanized operations ashore. It is also operated by other forces. Marines call them "amtracs", a shortening of their original designation, "amphibious tractor