Monday, October 10, 2011

Under The Microscope: M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier

Soldiers on top of an M113, courtesy of Militaryphotos.net

Overview: The M113 is a light armored personnel carrier that provides troop protection and mobility. While its main function is to safely transport soldiers, the Army has also used it move supplies in and out of the battlefield.

Inventory: 133* as of 2010 (3).

Cost: US$300,000 per vehicle in 2003** (2).



Specifications:



Capacity
2 crews, 11 soldiers


Combat Weight
27,180 lbs.
Maximum Weight
31,000 lbs.
Net Weight
23,880 lbs.
Air Drop Weight
22,128 lbs.


Fuel Capacity
360 liters (95 gal.)


Performance

Speed on Land
66km/h (41m/h)
Speed in Water
5.8km/h (3.6m/h)
Cruising Range
483km (300 miles)
Turning Radius
Pivot to infinite
Slope
60%
Side Slope
40%
Vertical Climbing
24 in.
Braking
40 ft.


Engine

Make and Model
Detroit Diesel 6V53T
Displacement
5.2L
Fuel
Diesel
Rated Horsepower
275 hp
Gross HP to Weight Ratio
20.2hp/ton


Transmission

Make and Model
Allison X200-AB
Type
Hydrokinetic
Steering
Hydrostatic
Brake Type
Multiple wet plate


Suspension:
Torsion Bar
Shock Absorbers:
3 per side


Generator

Amperes
200, 300 optional
Volts, dc
28
Batteries
4


Armament:

50 cal MG
2,000 ready rounds


Armor

Basic Hull
5083 Aluminum
Bolt-on Armor kit
Steel Armor
Mine Armor
Steel Armor
Gun Shield Kit
Steel Armor
Spall Suppresant
Composite Panel


Notes:
*Operational, unknown.
**the Philippines benefits from the FMS program, thus the sticker price may not reflect the actual price paid by the Philippine Government.
**add US$100,000 to US$500,000 to upgrade communications system with digitized instruments (US$ in 2003) (2).

Sources:
(1) M113 Specs
(2) M113 Cost
(3) Stockholm International Peace Institute Database

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