M113 History

 

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Historical Evolution


 

M113

M113A1

M113A2

M113A3

Date Introduced

1960

1964

1979

1987

Curb Weight (lbs)

20,310

21,474

21,608

23,575

Combat Weight (lbs)

23,520

24,594

24,728

27,000

Top Speed (mph)

37

37

37

41

Engine Type

Gasoline

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

Engine HP

209

212

212

275

HP/Ton

17.8

17.2

17.1

20.4

Cruising (miles)

200

300

300

300

Turning Radius (in)

276

168

168

Pivot

Trench Crossing (in)

66

66

66

66

Slope (%)

60

60

60

60

Side Slope (%)

30

30

30

30

Ground Pressure (psi)

7.5

7.8

7.9

8.6

Braking (ft)

40

40

40

27

Acceleration (0-20 mph) sec

12.0

10.5

11.0

7.8


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