How many variants of the M113 are there?

Variations of M113 APC The vehicle has more than 40 variants. The basic variants include the M113A1, M113A2, M113A3 and M113 ACAV. M113A1 was introduced in 1964.

Is M113 amphibious?

Developed by FMC, the aluminum-hulled M113, intended to be amphibious and air transportable, was considerably lighter than its predecessor, the M59. Unfortunately, its limited freeboard (distance from the water line to the roof) of 14 inches precluded use in amphibious operations.

What will replace the Bradley fighting vehicle?

In June 2018, the Army established the Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) program to replace the M2 Bradley. In October 2018, the program was re-designated as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV).

How much does a AMPV cost?

The AMPV will cost $1.68 billion before full-rate production begins, an increase from $1.46 billion previously. The new draft did not change the total number of vehicles desired and does not include an average unit manufacturing cost.

What is the army replacing the M113 with?

The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) is a U.S. Army program to replace the M113 armored personnel carrier and family of vehicles. AMPV is a sub-project of the Next Generation Combat Vehicle program.

What is the M1064A3?

The M1064A3 is a modification of the M106A2 carrier. It has external fuel tanks and is modified internally to carry a 120mm mortar. It is fully tracked, highly mobile, and armor protected.

What is an M1064 mortar carrier?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The M1064 mortar carrier is an American tracked, self-propelled artillery vehicle, consisting of the M121 mortar – a version of the M120 mortar – mounted on an M113 chassis. The design consists of the M298 Cannon, M191 Bipod, M9 Baseplate, and the Carrier Adaptation Kit.

How many M1064A3 were ordered in Thailand?

Egypt: 36 M1064A3. Thailand: 12 M1064A3 ordered in 1995 and delivered in 1997. ^ a b cFoss, Christopher F. (27 November 2001).