— Speed: This fully tracked vehicle, depending on what model, can reach speeds up to 40 MPH. —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2021
1. The M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker
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The M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier. Weight: 22,000 lbs.; Width: 105.75"; Height: 98.25°. While this vehicle is not a "tank", it has been adapted with so many types of weapons and upgraded with steel plating, it has been used aggressively. There is usually a 3 man crew and it can carry 11 fully loaded and equipped troops into combat. For extra protection, the troops exit the rear of the vehicle via a hydraulically operated ramp system. It is amphibious, using the tracks for propulsion. This vehicle was first produced in the early 1960s by the FMC Manufacturing Company. It holds a Chrysler 75M-V8 engine with an Allison TX-200-2 conversion unit to propel the tracks. In later models, this was modified to use diesel fuel as being safer. Many thousands of these same military vehicles have been produced. Although the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and more recently the "Stryker" are being used, our forces are still using this vehicle all over the world today, as are 50 other friendly nations.
While this vehicle is not a "tank", it has been adapted with so many types of weapons and upgraded with steel plating, it has been used aggressively. There is usually a 3 man crew and it can carry 11 fully loaded and equipped troops into combat. For extra protection, the troops exit the rear of the vehicle via a hydraulically operated ramp system. It is amphibious, using the tracks for propulsion. This vehicle was first produced in the early 1960s by the FMC Manufacturing Company. It holds a Chrysler 75M-V8 engine with an Allison TX-200-2 conversion unit to propel the tracks. In later models, this was modified to use diesel fuel as being safer. Many thousands of these same military vehicles have been produced. Although the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and more recently the "Stryker" are being used, our forces are still using this vehicle all over the world today, as are 50 other friendly nations.
Location. 38° 39.593′ N, 75° 34.488′ W. Marker is near Seaford, Delaware, in Sussex County. Memorial is at the
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intersection of Middleford Road and Snug Harbor Road, on the right when traveling west on Middleford Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9762 Middleford Rd, Seaford DE 19973, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2021
2. The M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
