armored M113

M113 is a tracked armored personnel carrier (APC) developed and produced by the U.S.-based FMC Corporation. It is one of the most prolific armored vehicles of the second half of the 20th century and continues in service with armies around the world in many roles.

Features of the M113:

Weight: 12.5 tons

Crew: 2 (driver and commander).

Troops: 11

Armament: M2 12.7 mm machine gun

Armor: aluminum

Engine: 6-cylinder diesel

Maximum speed: 67 km/h

Range: 480 km

History of the M113:

The M113 entered service with the U.S. Army in 1960 and was first used in combat in the Vietnam War. Since then, it has participated in numerous conflicts, including the Gulf War, the Iraq War and the Afghanistan War.

M113 variants:

More than 50 variants of the M113 have been developed, including:

M113A1: variant with a more powerful engine and increased ballistic protection.

M113A2: variant with a turret armed with a 20 mm gun.

M113A3: variant with a water propulsion system.

M113A4: variant with a more modern diesel engine and an automatic transmission.

The M113 in Colombia:

The Colombian National Army has used the M113 since the 1970s. Currently, the Colombian Army has about 500 M113s in service.

The M113 at present:

The M113 is an obsolete armored vehicle, but is still used by many armies around the world due to its low cost, ease of maintenance and high availability.