The M53 and M55 Self-Propelled artillery vehicles were the first entirely protected NBC in the US Army and USMC (1952). They had limitations and were replaced by lighter systems.

Jul 10, 2024 · The M53 and M55 are a pair of notable American self-propelled artillery pieces from the 1950s. These vehicles were built on the chassis of the M46 and M47 tanks, reflecting …

Aug 2, 2022 · The M53 is an American self propelled gun from the early Cold War, created as a successor to WWII-era vehicles like the M40. It was notable at the time for its use of a fully …

The Vz.53 (Also widely known as the M53 in western sources) is an anti-aircraft weapon system produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It combines four Vz.38/46 (DShK) 12.7mm …

The Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) is a program initiated by Marine Corps Systems Command to procure an amphibious assault vehicle for the United States Marine Corps to …

With its Tatra T-912-2 6-cylinder inline air-cooled diesel engine rated for 110 bhp (82 kW) at 2,200 rpm, the Praga M53/59 could reach up to 37 mph on road (60 kph), and down to 40 or less off …

The M53 155mm Self-Propelled Gun was largely deployed in NATO areas and its ammunition was commonly used throughout NATO forces. Nearly all M53's were converted to the 8' M55 …

Jan 28, 2025 · Currently, most US military units have long since retired this self-propelled gun, but some units still use it in active service. However, it is completely retired for combat use, and …

Jun 3, 2023 · English: M53 is an anti-aircraft mounting of four 12.7 mm heavy machine guns vz. 38/46 (Czech copy of Soviet DShKM). The following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total.

Dec 31, 2023 · The M53’s sights are the same rear notch and front post as on the MG42. Though not designed for precision shooting, this combo allows engagement of man-sized targets firing …