M113 Vehicles
MTVC
MTVC Cargo Carrier Characteristics*

General 
Weight, max GVW 40,000 lb (18,140 kg)
Fuel tank capacity 130 gallons (492 liters)
Crew, basic 2 people (driver and cmdr)
Performance 
Speed 41 mph (66km/h)
Acceleration, 0-20 mph
                    0-30 mph
7.1 sec
16.7 sec
Cruising range 300 miles (483 km)
Turning radius Pivot to infinite
Slope 60%
Side Slope 40%
Trench crossing 86 in (218 cm)
Vertical wall climbing 36 in (91 cm)
Gross hp-to-weight ratio 20.0 hp/ton

Engine 
Make and model Detroit Diesel 6V53TIA electronically controlled
Gross horsepower 400 hp @2800 rpm
Displacement 318 in.3 ( (5.2 liter)
Peak Torque 837 ft - lbs @ 1600 rpm
Fuel Diesel
Transmission, Automatic 
Make and model Allison X200-4B
Type Hydrokinetic
Steering Hydrostatic
Brake type Multiple wet plate
Armament

 
Commander's Weapon 50 cal M2, or 7.62 M240 or 40mm Mark 19
Cargo Capacity

 
Load capacity 14,154 lb (6,420 kg)
Cargo area volume 218  ft.3 (6.2 m3)
Storage drawer volume (2 total) 13.6 ft ea (.38m)
155mm HE Projectile capacity 6 pallets or 4 pallets + 2 fuse pallets
Running Gear 
Suspension type Torsion bar
Roadwheels

 

24 in diameter (61 cm)
Roadarm stations 6 per side
Shock absorbers 4 per side
Total roadwheel travel  15.3 in (38.9 cm)
Electrical System 
Generator 200 amp, 28 volts dc
Batteries 12 volt, 120 ah, 4 total
Optional generators 300 or 400 amp
Fire Extinguishers

 
Fixed CO2 - 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Portable  CO2 - 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Automatic Fire Suppression System (optional) Engine compartment and/or crew compartment
Armor Protection

 
Basic hull  7.62mm NATO AP
Optional Add-on Armor Kits 14.5mm ballistic
30mm ballistic
Chemical energy
Mine protection
Driver's Vision Enhancers

 
Image Intensifying AN/VVS-2
Thermal AN/VAS-5
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