The Vietnam era LVTP5A1 Landing Vehicle, Tracked was deployed in a variety of models, including the LVTC5 (Command, Model 5), LVTE1 (Engineer, Model 1), LVTH6 (Howitzer, Model 6), and LVTR1 (Recovery, Model 1). The LVTP7, which entered the Marine Corps inventory in the early 1970s, was a quantum improvement over the short-ranged LVTP5.
Specifications
LVTP5A1 Main Armament (caliber, model) 7.62-mm MG ammunition type Ball SLAP stabilized No elevation/traverse (degrees) -15/+60 360 basic load 2000 rds vehicle characteristics night sights none speed, road/off-road (kph) 48.3/ range, road/off-road (km) 306/ grade x side slope (degrees) 70(%) /60(%) ground clearance (mm) .46 fording (m) Swim armor, hull/turret (mm) 6-16 weight (mt) 37.42 (combat) dimensions (LxWxH m) 9.04x3.57x2.92 NBC protection No crew 3+ 25(- 45)
