M113 APC

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Name M113
Crew 2+11
Length M113A2: 15 ft 11 in (4.86 m)
M113A3: 17 ft 5 in (5.30m)
Width 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)

Height height with air defense machine gun 8 ft 3 in (2.52 m)
Ground Clearance 17 in (430 mm)
Turning radius Capable of zero point turn.
Max road speed 40 mph (64 km/h)
Max. towed load. 14,500 lb (6583 kg)
Water Speed 3.6 mph (5.79 km/h)
Fording depth 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Gradient 60 percent
Side slope 30 percent
Vertical obstacle 2 ft (0.7 m)
Trench 5-1/2 ft (1.67 m)
Armor class 5083 aluminum hull (12-38mm), antimine applique armor on the bottom
Armament M2HB
Ammunition 5 Belts

M113A2
This carrier is designed to carry 12 troops plus the driver. It can be used for cargo, ambulance, or reconnaissance work. A
caliber .50 machine gun is mounted on a cupola on top of the carrier. The M113A2’s capabilities and features are:
It travels easily over rough terrain.
It fords water up to 40 inches deep.
It can move at high speeds on improved roads and highways.
It is air transportable and can be dropped by parachute to troops in the field.
It is propelled and steered on land and in water by tracks.
It has M17 periscopes around the driver’s and commander’s hatches for vision when buttoned up.
It has an M19 infrared periscope stowed near the driver. The periscope can be installed in the driver’s hatch to provide
night vision under blackout conditions.
It is equipped with smoke grenade launchers.
It is equipped to carry an NBC (gas particulate filter) unit, driver’s windshield kit, engine coolant heater kit, and
personnel heater kit (for cold weather operation).
It can be equipped to carry a hospital litter kit, marine recovery kit, capstan kit, Dragon missile system, and night
observation device system.

M113A3
This carrier is designed to carry 12 troops plus the driver. It can be used for cargo, ambulance, or reconnaissance work. A
caliber .50 machine gun is mounted on a cupola on top of the carrier. The M113A2’s capabilities and features are:
It travels easily over rough terrain.
It fords water up to 40 inches deep.
It can move at high speeds on improved roads and highways.
It is air transportable and can be dropped by parachute to troops in the field.
It is propelled and steered on land and in water by tracks.
It has M17 periscopes around the driver’s and commander’s hatches for vision when buttoned up.
It has an M19 infrared periscope stowed near the driver. The periscope can be installed in the driver’s hatch to provide
night vision under blackout conditions.
It is equipped with smoke grenade launchers.
It is equipped to carry an NBC (gas particulate filter) unit, driver’s windshield kit, engine coolant heater kit, and
personnel heater kit (for cold weather operation).
It can be equipped to carry a hospital litter kit, marine recovery kit, capstan kit, Dragon missile system, and night
observation device system.