The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier (APC) that was developed and produced by the FMC Corporation. The M113 was sent to United States Army Europe in 1961 to replace …

A huge number of M113 armored personnel carrier variants have been created, ranging from infantry carriers to nuclear missile carriers.

Due to the danger posed by land mines, most soldiers rode on top of their M113s—even drivers often jury-rigged extensions to allow them to drive their vehicle from on top. Soldiers also …

Aug 30, 2018 · With the 215hp 75M engine, the M113 could reach a top speed of 40mph (64.4 km/h) on a hard surface. There were no water jets even though the vehicle was amphibious. …

Jan 3, 2025 · With a power-to-weight ratio of approximately 22.35 horsepower per tonne, the M113A3 has a top speed of 72 km/h and a range of 480 km. Optionally, Soucy band tracks …

Jul 25, 2017 · A group of troops atop an M113 is one of the iconic images of the Vietnam War. The M113 armored personnel carrier, second only to the UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter in …

The M113 was a true modern "battle wagon", amphibious, NBC protected, and offering a full protection to its crew while the second was a light, cheap open-top tankette which left the crew …

The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier manufactured by BAE Systems. The vehicle was first fielded by United States Army's mechanized infantry units in Vietnam in April …

Nov 8, 2015 · The Military Channel’s “Top Ten” series named the M113 the most significant infantry vehicle in history. The U.S. Army planned to retire the M113 family of vehicles by …

The M113 was the most widely used armored vehicle of the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War, earning the nickname 'Green Dragon' by the Viet Cong as it was used to break through heavy …