The M113A1 is an armoured, amphibious, airportable, radio equipped, tracked vehicle designed to provide ground forces, particularly to the infantry, with increased mobility and protection not found when operating on foot.
Length: | 4.87 m |
Width: | 2.69 m |
Height: | 2.2 m |
Weight: | 13 t |
Engine: | 212 hp GMC 6V53 Diesel |
Speed ( Combat Loaded) Land:: | 64 km/h |
Speed ( Combat Loaded) Water:: | 5.6 km/h |
Range: | 320 km |
Armament: | .50 Caliber machine gun or 7.62 mm |
Crew: | 2 |
Year ( s) Procured: | 1965 |
Quantity (Canadian): | 1045 |