The M901 ITV (improved TOW vehicle) is an American armored vehicle introduced into service in 1979, and designed to carry a dual M220 TOW launcher. It is based on the M113 armored personnel carrier chassis.

Dec 21, 2020 · The M901 ITV ("Improved TOW Vehicle") is a specially-devised variant of the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) intended for the Anti-Tank (AT) role. As such, it is a tracked weapons carrier - retaining all key qualities of the M113 series - for the twin M220 TOW Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launcher unit to counter the threat posed by ...

The M901 ITV ("Improved Trailer") is a dedicated variant of the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) used in an Anti-Tank (AT) role. As such, it is a tracked weapons carrier - retaining all the key qualities of the M113 family - for the dual-launcher M220 TOW Anti-Tank Missile (ATGM) to counter the threat posed by today's modern main battle ...

The M901 ITV is based on the tracked chassis of the M113A2 armored personnel carrier, produced in large number in the US. The M901 ads the "hammerhead" retractable launcher for the BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile.

Feb 22, 2000 · The M901A3 Improved TOW Vehicle (ITV) is a weapon system using present TOW components, mounted on a modified M113A3. It incorporates the RISE powerpack and improved driver controls. The TOW components are mounted in a launcher platform that is attached to a modified M27 cupola.

Entering service with the US Army in 1978, the M901 had a high first-round hit probability with a rapid engagement rate while providing the crew (squad leader, driver, gunner, loader) and weapon system protection from hostile small-arms fire and artillery fragments.

The M901-series ITV has a high first-round hit probability with a rapid engagement rate. It provides the crew and weapon system protection from small-arms fire and artillery fragments.

Aug 9, 2004 · The M901-series improved TOW vehicle ITV has a high first-round hit probability with a rapid engagement rate. It provides the crew and weapon system protection from small-arms fire and artillery fragments.

Aug 22, 2024 · The vehicle was limited to 5mph (8kph) with the launcher erected. When the ITV was modified to fire the TOW 2 series of missiles, its designation was changed to M901A1. The M901A1 also received an upgrade to the gunner's night sight from the M901's AN/TAS-4.

Aug 18, 2022 · Introduced in 1978, the M901 Improved TOW Vehicle is a modification of the venerable M113 series of APCs. Equipped with the M27 powered cupola and a two missile Emerson (now Systems & Electronics Inc, or SEI) "hammer head" extensible launcher, the ITV can engage targets from a protected defilade position, with only the launcher exposed.