LVTH-6



Overview

LVTH-6

Several LVTH-6 of the Republic of Taiwan during a training exercise.
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Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Entered service
1957
Status
Limited service
Development
1950's
Developer
United States - BorgWarner
Production
Late 1950's - Early 1960's
Producer
United States - FMC Corporation
Number produced
210
Designations
Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Howitzer, Mark 6
Notable users
United States
Philippines

Details

Facts LVTH-6
General
Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Crew
7 (commander, crew chief, driver, gunner, 2 loaders)
Dimensions
Weight
39.3 t combat load (151 shells)
38.2 t for amphibious operations (100 shells)
Length
9.11 m
Width
3.57 m
Height
4.07 m including M2HB
Main armament
Type
105mm M49 howitzer
Mount
T172 turret mount
Ammunition
151 rounds
Elevation
-4° to +59°
Traverse
360°
Stabilizer
No
Coaxial armament
Type
.30 Browning M1919A4 machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
2.000 rounds
Traverse
Traverse and elevation as main armament
Secondary armament
Type
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun
Mount
Flexible mount on turret roof
Ammunition
1.050 rounds
Elevation
Manual
Traverse
360°
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 9 roadwheels
Suspension
Torsilastic
Ground pressure
0.64 kg/cm²
Track on ground
5.82 m
Track width
0.53 m
Tread
3.0 m
Automotive
Engine
Continental LV-1790-1 V-12 gasoline
Power output
704 hp
Transmission
Allison CD-850-4A or 4B, 2 forward, 1 reverse
Mobility
Speed
48 km/h on road
11 km/h afloat
Range
300 km on road
90 km afloat
Turn radius
Pivot
Power to weight ratio
17.9 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.28 m over sides
0.43 m center
Wall
0.9 m
Trench
3.7 m
Gradient
70 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor thickness
16 mm maximum
6 mm minimum

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