LVT-2 AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

LVT-2 AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
Image: LVT-2 (U.S. Navy Photo)
YearJune 1942
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced2.963
Crew3 + 24 Troops
Main Armament1 x .50 cal Heavy Machine Gun (Skate Mount)
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight7.95m
Secondary Armament3 x .30 cal M1919A4 Machine Guns (Skate Mount)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried420 x .50 cal & 6000 x .30 cal
Height2.50m
Width3.25m
Length7.95m
Combat Weight14.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.46m
Fording DepthFloats
Trench Crossing1.50m
Obstacle Clearance0.91m
Climbing Ability31°
RadioSCR 508
ArmourNone
EngineContinental W-670-9A (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range150 miles (240 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range50 miles (80 km)
Maximum Road Speed20 mph (30 kph)
Maximum Cross Country Speed15 mph (24 kph)
Maximum Water Speed7.5 mph (12 kph)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe LVT-2 was similar to the LVT-1 but had a new power train and suspension which gave a better performance on hard ground. The problems that bugged the tracks on the LVT-1 was also addressed with new shaped shoes that could quickly be replaced if broke.