I noticed on many pictures that LVTP7A1/AAVP7A1 are very often used without the headlights installed - there is just empty space under metal guards in front of the vehicle. Does anybody know why?

Here is just one of many pictures I saw:


Rgds,
Pawel

Most tracked vehicles come with removable headlights. There are mounts to secure them inside. Eliminate the glare headlights may give off, potential damage to the headlight assemblies during combat/maneuvers, and prevents the driver from accidentily turning them on.

Thanks for info Rob!

That's interesting why Marines so often use this feature - pictures of other vehicles with headlights missing are quite rare, while for those amphibians it is almost standard configuration.

Rgds,
Pawel

USMC always turn on the TI SYSTEM