M113 Vehicles
MTVL Universal Carrier Characteristics*

General 
Weight, max GVW 40,000 lb (18,140 kg)
Available payload 19,000 lb (8,618 kg)
Ground pressure 9.34 lb/in2 (.66 kg/cm2)
Fuel tank capacity 130 gal (492 liters)
Performance 
Speed on land 41 mi/h (66 km/hr)
Option (weight dependent) 45-62 mi/h (72-100 km/hr)
Acceleration,  0-20 mph
0-30 mph
7.1 sec
16.7 sec
Cruising Range 300 mi (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 horsepower-to-weight ratio 20.0 hp/ton
Engine 
Make and model

 

Detroit Diesel 6V53TIA
Electronically controlled
Displacement 318 in.3 (5.2 liter)
Fuel Diesel
Gross horsepower 400 hp @ 2800 rpm
Peak torque 836 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm
Transmission 
Make and model Allison X200-4B
Type Hydrokinetic
Steering Hydrostatic
Brake type Multiple wet plate
Running Gear 
Suspension type Torsion bar
Roadwheels

 

6 pr. per side
24 in. dia (61 cm)
Track type T130 or T150
Number of shoes 75 left; 76 right
Track pitch 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Track width 15 in. (38 cm)
Shock absorbers 4 per side
Total roadwheel travel 15.3 in. (38.9 cm)
Electrical System 
Generator  
 Volts, DC
 Amperes
28
200
Batteries 4, 12 volt, 100 amp-hr min.
Optional generators 300 or 400 amp
Fire Extinguisher 
Fixed 5 lb. (2.3 kg) CO2for engine compartment
Portable 5 lb. (2.3 kg) CO2
Optional Automatic fire suppression system Engine compartment
Crew compartment
Armament 
M240 MG 2,000 rnds
Rifles, M16A2, 5.56mm 3
Squad Weapons 
Rifles, M16A2, 5.56mm 3
Armor 
Hull  7.62mm 5083 Aluminum
Cab 7.62mm 5083 Aluminum
Windows Transparent armor with 5083 Aluminum louver covers
Optional armor packages 14.5mm ballistic
30mm ballistic
Chemical energy weapons
Mine protection
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Protection 
Ventilated face piece M8
Optional Overpressure
  Regenerative Collective protection
* All characteristics at maximum GVW

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