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LVT-2 AMTRAC Unknown Unit, Saipan (Marianas Islands), June 1944
HG4404
General Background
The LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked) was a class of amphibious vehicles designed for the U.S.Military during WWII. The original idea was for a cargo carrier from ship to shore. It wasn’t long before it evolved into a troop carrier and a fire support vehicle. After Tarawa the LTV(A) -1 and LVT(A)-4s were developed into Amtanks with the addition of more armor and heavy fire power.
Specifications :
Manufacturer: Food Machinery Corporation (FMC)
Crew : 5
Weight: 30,000 lb (13,608 kg)
Performance
Power : 1 x 250 hp Continental engine
Speed
Land : 20 mph (32.18 km/h)
Water: 7.5 mph (12.06 km/h)
Range
Land : 300 miles (482.8 km)
Water : 150 miles (241.39 km)
Dimensions
Length : 26 ft 1 in (7.95 m)
Width : 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)
Height : 8 ft 1 in (2/46 m)
Armament: 61 x 37 mm cannon
3 x .30 caliber machine