LVT-(A)2 AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

LVT-(A)2 AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE
Image: LVT-(A)2 (USMC)
YearApril 1942
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced450
Crew3 + 24 Troops
Main Armament1 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun (Skate Rail)
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 (Pivots with Shields)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried420 x .50 cal & 6000 x .30 cal
Height2.50m
Width3.25m
Length7.95m
Combat Weight14.900 kg
Ground Clearance0.46m
Fording DepthFloats
Trench Crossing1.50m
Obstacle Clearance0.91m
Climbing Ability31°
RadioSCR 508
ArmourUpper Hull Front (Cab): 13mm.
Lower Hull Front: 6.4mm.
Upper Hull Sides (Cab): 6.4mm.
Lower Hull Sides: 6.4mm.
Upper Hull Rear (Cab): 6.4mm.
Lower Hull Rear: 6.4mm.
Hull Top: 6.4mm.
Hull Bottom: None.
Machine Gun Shields: 6.4mm
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 mph (12 kph)
Variants[@variants]
NotesArmoured version of the LVT-2 developed for Infantry transport with an armoured cab and hull. It was armed with one .50 cal heavy machine gun mounted on a skate rail with and two .30 cal machines guns on pivot mounted with armoured shields. Despite the extra weight it could still carry 18 fully armed troops at a similar speed as the LVT-2.