LVT-3 AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE (Bushmaster)

LVT-3 AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE (Bushmaster)
Image: LVT-3 (Life Magazine)
YearApril 1944
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced2.962
Crew3 + 24 Troops
Main Armament1 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun (Hull Front)
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 Armament2 x .30 cal M1919A4 Machine Guns (Hull Sides)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried420 x .50 cal & 6000 x .30 cal
Height3.02m
Width3.25m
Length7.95m
Combat Weight17.509 kg
Ground Clearance0.46m
Fording DepthFloats
Trench Crossing[@trench_crossing]
Obstacle Clearance0.48m
Climbing Ability31°
RadioSCR 508
ArmourNone
EngineTwin Cadillac Series 42 (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range150 miles (240 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range75 miles (120 km)
Maximum Road Speed17 mph (27 kph)
Maximum Cross Country Speed15 mph (24 kph)
Maximum Water Speed6 mph (10 kph)
VariantsLVT-3C (1949)
1.299 converted from LVT-3s
Armoured Roof on Hold
Re-designed Hull
.30 cal Machine Gun in turret
.30 cal Hull Machine Gun
NotesThe LVT-3 was a new design developed by Borg-Warner. It featuring a rear ramp which was made possible by the main Engines being fitted to side sponsons. It had narrower tracks which were rubber bushed and carried a similar armament to the LVT-A2. The LVT-3 first saw action at Okinawa and went on to serve in the Korean War.