M113A2 American Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

M113A2

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Basic Information

Name

M113A2 American Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Designation

M113A2

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

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Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

1978

Description

The M113A2 replaced the M113A1 in production in 1979. It has improved engine cooling equipment and reinforced suspension. A total of 5 300 M113 and 12 700 M113A1 APCs were upgraded to the A2 standard in the USA. In 1979, further upgrades were introduced. Engine cooling was improved by switching the locations of the fan and radiator. Higher-strength torsion bars increased ground clearance, and shock absorbers reduced the effects of ground strikes. Armored fuel tanks were added externally on both sides of the rear ramp, freeing up 0.45 cubic meters (16 cu ft) of internal space. The weight of the M113A2 was increased to 11,740 kilograms (25,880 lb). Because the added weight affected its freeboard when afloat, it was no longer required to be amphibious. Four-tube smoke grenade launchers were also added. The suffix A2 is used on all variants to denote an upgrade to the A2 standard.

Ground Specifications

Crew 2

Engine V-6 Diesel (275 hp)

Active Protection None

Variants

M113 Original gasoline version.

M113A1 Diesel production model.

M113A1 Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle (ACAV) Armor around the commander’s position & 2 extra M-60 MGs.

M113A2 Improved engine cooling, better rear fuel cells, & new suspension system.

M113A2 ARV Armored Recovery Vehicle with a 1361 kg auxiliary crane.

Stretched M113A2 Prototype with an extra road wheel.

M113A3 Bigger engine, yoke steering, Kevlar spall liner, applique liner, external fuel cells.

M113A3 M/R Maintenance/Recovery vehicle with 9000 kg winch & 1360 kg crane.

M58 Wolf Smoker Generator Carrier Vehicle dedicated to produce smoke.

M106 M113 with M30 (107-mm) mortar in back with 88-93 rounds.

M125 M113 with M29 (81-mm) mortar in back with 114 rounds.

M163 M113A1 with turret with M61A1 Vulcan 20-mm 6-barrel Gatling cannon.

M548 Unarmored cargo carrier.

M577 Command post carrier with built-up rear area & telescopic antenna.

M577A3 M113A3 engine with extended hull & 6 road wheels.

M901 Improved TOW Vehicle with an Emerson ITV turret with 2 TOW tubes with an additional 10 missiles.

M981 Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) with laser designator & improved commo gear.

M1059 Lynx M113A2 with M157 smoke generator system.

M1064A3 M113A3 with Soltan (120-mm) mortar with 60 rounds.

M1068A3 Modified M113 into the Standard Integrated Command Post (SICP).

M113 Ambulance Various versions available.

M113 with Dozer Blade M113s with trim vane removed to be fitted with a bulldozer kit.

M113 HAZMAT Stretched M113A3 for spills.

System

Alternative Designations M113A2 APC. This APC has many different Variants

Description Tracked APC with rear ramp (door also) for 11 soldiers to dismount. Soldiers must expose themselves through the roof of the vehicle to fire their weapons. No firing ports.

Manufacturer INA

Crew 2 (driver, commander)

Passengers 11 ea

Note #1 The M113 and its variants are the most widely produced and utilized APC of the Western World.

Note #2 Additionally, there is a M113A2 Armored Recovery Vehicle and a Stretched M113A2.

Dimesions

Length 5.3 m

Width 3.0 m

Height 1.85 m

Weight 14.2 tons

Automotive

Engine Name General Motors 6V53T

Engine Type V6 diesel engine

Engine Power 275 hp

Fuel Capacity 360 Liters

Cruising Range 483 km

Speed (Max Road) 66 km/h

Speed (Max Off-Road) 35 km/h

Speed (Average cross-country) INA

Speed (Max Swim) 5.8 km/h

Gradient 60 %

Side Slope 30 %

Vertical Step 0.6 m

Trench 1.7 m

Fording Depths Amphibious

Gearbox Automatic gearbox.

Suspension Reinforced suspension

Torsion Bars Higher-strength torsion bars increased ground clearance

Shock Absorbers Yes, reducing the effects of ground strikes

Note On water it is propelled by spinning its tracks

Communications

Primary Varies depending on the model and country.

Main Weapon System

Note 12.7 mm machine gun mounted over commander's hatch.

System

Name M2 HB Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun

Type 12.7mm

In Service 1933-Present

Proliferation Over 3 Million

Length 1,654 mm

Barrel Length 1,143 mm

Weight, Gun Only 38 kg

Weight, Gun with Tripod 58 kg

Max Rate of Fire (M2HB Version) 450-600 rds/min

Max Rate of Fire (AN/M2 Version) 750-850 rds/min

Max Rate of Fire (AN/M3 Version) 1,200-1,300 rds/min

Action Short recoil-operated

Effective Range 1,800-2,000 m

Ammunition

Name INA

Type Rifle

Caliber 12.7 mm

Cartridge 0.50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)

Muzzle Velocity 450-1,300 m/s

Basic Load 2,000 ea

Fire Control

FCS Name INA

Computerized FCS No

Protection

Armor (turret front) Protection of the M113A1 was rather limited. All-round protection is against 7.62 mm ball rounds and artillery shell splinters. At close range the M113 would be penetrated by 12.7 mm heavy machine gun rounds

Applique Armor Yes, on the bottom of the APC

Explosive Reactive Armor Available

Active Protection System No

Self-entrenching Blade Available

NBC Protection System Yes

Smoke Equipment No

Survivability Equipment Anti-mine armor on bottom

Armored Fuel Tank Yes

Note Up to 40% of vehicle components are manufactured from light alloys

Image Sources

Notes https://www.super-hobby.com/products/US-M113A2-Armored-Personnel-Carrier-Desert-Version.html; https://www.fdmuseum.org/exhibit/m113a2-apc/;

Details

Country of Origin United States

Category Land

Land

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

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Width

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Height

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Weight

14200 kg

Operators (18)

United States

Israel

Italy

Turkey

Afghanistan

Bahrain

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Canada

Chile

Egypt

Greece

Iraq

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Portugal

Thailand

Tunisia

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