M113A2 APC

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The M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) represents a pivotal upgrade to the venerable M113 series, introduced by the U.S. Army in 1979 to address operational demands for enhanced reliability and performance. Developed by FMC Corporation, this fully tracked vehicle incorporated key improvements, including a redesigned cooling system with relocated fan and radiator, stronger torsion bars for better ground clearance, shock absorbers to reduce jolts from rough terrain, and external armored fuel tanks mounted alongside the rear ramp.

Weighing around 25,000 pounds (11,340 kg), the M113A2 is powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V53 engine delivering 212 horsepower, enabling road speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h) and a range of about 300 miles (483 km). Its aluminum hull armor, 12-38 mm thick, provides protection against small arms fire and shell fragments, while maintaining amphibious capability—albeit with limitations due to increased weight affecting freeboard. The vehicle accommodates a crew of two (driver and commander) plus up to 11 infantrymen, with standard armament featuring a .50 caliber M2 machine gun on a pintle mount for defensive fire.

Post-Vietnam era, the M113A2 served in conflicts like the Gulf War and peacekeeping missions, proving versatile in roles from troop transport to medical evacuation and fire support. Over 80,000 M113 variants have been produced, with the A2 exported widely and remaining in service across dozens of nations as of 2026, often modernized with advanced systems. Its legacy endures as a symbol of adaptable, cost-effective armored mobility in modern warfare.

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