LVTP-5

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LVTP-5
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An LVTP-5 on display at the USS Alabama (BB-60) memorial in Mobile, Alabama. The front of the vehicle is facing right in this picture.
Type Armored personnel carrier
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service1956–present
Used bySee Operators
Specifications
Mass37.4 t
Length9.04 m (29 ft 8 in)
Width3.57 m (11 ft 9 in)
Height2.92 m (9 ft 7 in)
Crew3+34 passengers

Armor 6-16 mm
Main
armament
.30 caliber MG/105mm howitzer(LVTP-6)
EngineContinental LV-1790-1 V-12 gasoline
704 hp (525 kW)
Power/weight19 hp/tonne
SuspensionTorsilastic
Operational
range
306 km (190 mi) road, 92 km (57 mi) water
Maximum speed 48 km/h (30 mph), in water 11 km/h (6.8 mph)

The LVTP-5 (landing vehicle, tracked, personnel 5) is a family of amphibious armored fighting vehicles used by the Philippine Marine Corps, the Republic of China Marine Corps, and, formerly, the United States Marine Corps. It was designed by the BorgWarner company and built by FMC (Food Machinery Corporation) along with a few other companies. It was first accepted into service in 1956. Some 1,124 basic units were produced, plus the specialist variants, and many saw action in the Vietnam War.

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History

The LVTP-5 was an evolution of the LVT-1 to LVT-4 World War II-era landing vehicle tracked series, but was considerably larger and could carry 30-34 combat-armed troops. A smaller design based on the M59 APC was also produced as the LVT-6, but only a few were built.

The LVTP-5 was replaced in service by the LVT-7 family.

The most common type was the LVTP-5, an armored personnel carrier, with mine-sweeper, command, recovery and fire support variants, the latter mounted a 105 mm howitzer. An anti-aircraft version was prototyped, but never saw service.

As of the mid-2010s, the sole remaining state user of the LVTH-6 was the Philippines, who used four of them for their naval infantry force. [1] [2] As of 2013, Philippine LVTH-6s came in a "digital"-style camouflage pattern. [1]

Variants

Operators

USMC LVTP-5s during a training exercise in 1968 LVTP-5-training.jpg
USMC LVTP-5s during a training exercise in 1968
An LVTP-5 on display at Georgia Veterans State Park 16 18 006 veterans.jpg
An LVTP-5 on display at Georgia Veterans State Park
LVTH-6 in the Museum of Republic of China Marine Corps R.O.C Marine Corps LVTH-6 front view.jpg
LVTH-6 in the Museum of Republic of China Marine Corps
LVTH-6 rear view R.O.C Marine Corps LVTH-6 rear view.jpg
LVTH-6 rear view
Current
Former

Vehicle on Display

Philippines

LVTP-5
LVTH-6
LVTE-1

Taiwan

LVTH-6

United States Of America

LVTP-5
LVTH-6

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