Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
MT-LB
Soviet Union
— 1968-1991 —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
1. MT-LB Marker
Type: Multi-Purpose Towing Vehicle Light Armored
Weight: 26,235 lbs (13 ton)
Armament: 7.62 mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machinegun Tank) Machine Gun, 2,500 rounds
Enginge: YaMZ 238, V-8 diesel, 240 hp at 2,100 rpm
Operational Range: 310 miles
Speed: 38 mph on road, 3.7 mph in water
Crew: 2, plus 11 Armed Troops
While the MT-LB was designed as a fully amphibious armored personnel carrier, it doubles as an ambulance, command vehicle and artillery support vehicle. The driver and a commander/gunner at the front of the vehicle, with the engine behind them. The rear compartment holds 11 infantrymen or a cargo of 4,400 lbs.
This MT-LB is one of 6 pieces of Iraq equipment captured by the 527th Engineer Battalion (Combat Heavy) during Operation Desert Storm. They were captured while conducting main supply route construction for VII Corps near the Kuwaiti Border.
SN: 13175/68607031 B; Object ID# 666285
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm.
Location. 29° 57.535′ N, 90° 0.383′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Lower Ninth Ward. Marker can be reached from Chenault
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. D7-K Bulldozer (a few steps from this marker); M60A1 "Patton" Tank (a few steps from this marker); M2 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun (a few steps from this marker); D30 Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); ZPU 4 (a few steps from this marker); M47 "Patton" Tank (a few steps from this marker); ZiS2 M1943 Anti-Tank Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); M1897 "French 75" Field Artillery Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Jackson Barracks base. The Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum is located on site. Museum is opened M-Sat 10-4. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
2. MT-LB Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
