Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
M106A2 Variand of the M113
Total Weight, Battle Ready: 12.3 short tons
Crew: 5 (Commander, Driver, 3 infantry)
Propulsion: Detroit 6V53T, 6-cyl. diesel 275 hp
Maximum Speed: 42mph road, 3.6 mph swimming
Armament Main: cal. 50 12.7 mm (0.5 in) Browning M2HB MHG, 800 rounds
Armor: Aluminum alloy 12-38 mm (0.47-1.50 in)
Designer: Food Machinery Corp
Designed: 1960
Manufacturer: Food Machinery Corp, Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Co.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 41° 32.559′ N, 83° 1.194′ W. Marker is in Port Clinton, Ohio, in Ottawa County. Marker is on Niagra Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Clinton OH 43452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. AH-1 Iroquois Helicopter (Huey) (a few steps from this marker); M42 Duster (a few steps from this marker); Nike Hercules Missile (a few steps from this marker); AH-1F Modernized Cobra (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ohio Forty and Eights Box Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Gratitude Train (within shouting distance of this marker); M551 Sheridan (within shouting distance of this marker); Merci Train (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Clinton.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.