M113A2 APC
The original M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) helped revolutionize mobile military operations when it entered service in 1960. These vehicles can carry 11 soldiers plus a driver and track commander under armored protection across hostile battlefield environments. More important, these vehicles are air-transportable, air-droppable and swimmable, allowing planners to incorporate APCs in a wide range of combat situations, including many rapid deployment scenarios. After more than four decades, the M113 Family of Vehicles (FOV) is still in service in the United States Army and in many foreign armies.
Over the years, the M113 series has undergone numerous upgrades. In 1964, the M113A1 package replaced the original gasoline engine with a 212 horsepower diesel package. In 1979, the A2 package of suspension and cooling enhancements was introduced as seen on this model.
Entered Service: 1960 (A2 version entered in 1979)
Manufacturer: FMC Corporation
Weight: 12.5 tons
Crew: 2 plus 11 passengers
Engine: General Motors 6V53; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee diesel
Max Speed: 66 km/h (41.01 mph)
Length: 4.86 Meters (14.95 feet)
Width: 2.68 Meters (8.81 feet)
Height: 2.52 Meters (8.27 feet)
Horsepower: 212@2800 RPM
Range: 480 km (300 miles)
Weapon System: It contains a M2HB .50 caliber
Erected by Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Cold • War, Vietnam • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 40° 25.955′ N, 76° 34.133′ W. Marker is in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. Marker is at the intersection of Fisher Avenue and Clement Avenue/Wiley Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annville PA 17003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M1/IPM1 Abrams Tank (a few steps from this marker); M60A3 Patton Tank (a few steps from this marker); M46 Patton Tank (a few steps from this marker); Company G, 112th Infantry, and Service Troop, 104th Cavalry, War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); M4A3 Sherman Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Armored Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Clyde Grubb • Lester Baver (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Smolik • Bob Pacios (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Indiantown Gap.
Also see . . .
1. M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier. (Submitted on January 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier. (Submitted on January 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. M113 Series Armored Personnel Carrier. (Submitted on January 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier on YouTube. (Submitted on January 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum. (Submitted on January 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.