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Vehicles of the US military - MSN Autos
Actually calling an M113 "Gavin."
Somewhere, deep in the basement of a suburban townhouse, Mike Sparks is laughing his ass off.
Vehicles of the US military - MSN Autos
Actually calling an M113 "Gavin."
Vehicles of the US military
M113A3 Armored Personnel Carrier
Military equipment is always eye-wateringly expensive, but unless it gets shot up in action the gear is often used for a very long time. The M113 "Gavin" is a perfect example. Designed in the late 1950s, the M113 has been transporting troops behind its light armor since the Kennedy administration. Over the years, 40 or more versions have specialized in everything from smoke generation to 120 mm mortar fire. Approximately 80,000 Gavins have been built, it's still in production, and it can be found serving in over 50 countries besides the U.S. Weight is just under 24,000 pounds and power is from a 275-horsepower diesel engine.
M113A3 Armored Personnel Carrier
Military equipment is always eye-wateringly expensive, but unless it gets shot up in action the gear is often used for a very long time. The M113 "Gavin" is a perfect example. Designed in the late 1950s, the M113 has been transporting troops behind its light armor since the Kennedy administration. Over the years, 40 or more versions have specialized in everything from smoke generation to 120 mm mortar fire. Approximately 80,000 Gavins have been built, it's still in production, and it can be found serving in over 50 countries besides the U.S. Weight is just under 24,000 pounds and power is from a 275-horsepower diesel engine.
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