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LVTP5 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
LVTP5 (Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Personnel, Model 5) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton, FMC Corporation, Ingersoll, Pacific Car and Foundry, St. Louis Car Manufacturing |
| Status |
Production completed. Phased out of USMC service by 1974. |
| Production Period |
1952-1957 |
Production Quantity |
1124 |
| Type |
APC (T) |
Crew |
3 + 34 |
| Length, overall |
9.0m |
Length, hull |
9.0m |
| Width, overall |
3.6m |
Height, overall |
2.9m |
| Combat Weight |
30144kg |
Unloaded Weight |
29801kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
7.62mm MG |
Ammunition Carried |
2000x7.62mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+60/-15 |
| Traverse Rate |
manual |
Elevation Rate |
manual |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
none |
| Night Vision |
n/a |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Continental LV-1790-1 V12 water-cooled petrol |
Transmission |
Allison crossdrive CD-850-4B or -5 hydraulic torque converter 2F/1R |
| Horsepower |
810hp at 2800rpm |
Suspension |
torsilastic |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
20.2hp/t |
Track Width |
52.1cm |
| Speed, on road |
48km/h (1) |
Track Ground Contact |
589.2cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
1726 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.65kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
306km |
Gradient |
70% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.9m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
3.7m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.46m |
Fording |
amphibious |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
none |
NBC Protection |
n/a |
| Armor Details |
Steel armor plate. Hull: 10mm (ramp outer); 16mm (ramp inner); 13-16mm (sides); 6mm (top); 10-16mm (floor); 10mm (rear). Turret: 10mm. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Maximum speed 11km/h on water. |
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