| Název: Name: | LVT(A)-4 Amtank | LVT(A)-4 Amtank |
| Originální název: Original Name: | LVT(A)-4 Amtank | |
| Výrobce: Producer: | Food Machinery Corp., Riverside, California | |
| Období výroby: Production Period: | DD.MM.1944-DD.MM.1945 | |
| Vyrobeno kusů: Number of Produced: | 1890 | |
| Prototyp vyroben: Prototype Built: | DD.MM.RRRR | |
| Osádka: Crew: | 5 | |
| Technické údaje: Technical Data: | ||
| Celková hmotnost: Gross Vehicle Weight: | 18597 kg | 41000 lb |
| Celková délka: Overall Length: | 7950 mm | 26ft 1in |
| Celková šířka: Overall Width: | 3251 mm | 10ft 8in |
| Celková výška: Overall Height: | 3111 mm | 10ft 2.5in |
| Světlá výška: Ground Clearance: | 457 mm | 18in |
| Pohon: Propulsion: | ||
| Typ: Type: | Continental W-670-9A | Continental W-670-9A |
| Výkon: Power: | 186 kW při 2400 ot/min | 250 bhp at 2400 rpm |
| Převodové ústrojí: Transmission: | - manuální převodovka - počet stupňů: 5+1 | - manual gearbox - number of gears: 5+1 |
| Výkony: Performance: | ||
| Rychlost na silnici: Road Speed: | 40 km/h | 25 mph |
| Rychlost v terénu: Cross-country Speed: | ? km/h | ? mph |
| Rychlost plavby: Water Speed: | 11 km/h | 7 mph |
| Jízdní dosah po silnici: Cruising Range on Road: | 201 km | 125 mi |
| Jízdní dosah v terénu: Cross-country Cruising Range: | ? km | ? mi |
| Jízdní dosah ve vodě: Cruising Range in the Water: | 120 km | 75 mi |
| Překonávání překážek: Obstacles Crossing: | ||
| Svah: Gradient: | 27 ° | 60 % |
| Boční náklon: Side Slope: | ? ° | ? % |
| Překročivost: Trench Crossing: | 1.52 m | 60in |
| Výstupnost: Vertical Obstacle: | 0.91 m | 36in |
| Přepravní kapacita: Transport Capacity: | užitečné zatížení: 431 kg | payload: 950 lb |
| Uživatelské státy: User States: | | |
| Poznámka: Note: | Výzbroj: 1 x 75mm houfnice M3 na lafetě M7 3 x 7,62mm kulomet M1919A4 | Armanent: 1 x 75-mm howitzer M3 - mount M7 3 x cal. .30 machine gun M1919A4 |
| Zdroje: Sources: | Mesko, J.: AMTRACS in Action, Squadron-Signal Publication, Carrollton, 1993 en.wikipedia.org | |
LVT(A)-4 Amtank
Landing Vehicle, Tracked (Armored), Mark 4, LVT (A) (4)
The first experience with LVT(A)-1 showed the need for heavier armament, the 37 mm gun was not enough for the Japanese bunkers. As a solution it was decided to equip the vehicle with a turret from a M8 75 mm calibre self-propelled howitzer. This modification required modifying the superstructure behind the cab and eliminating the mounts for the 2 7.62 mm machine guns. To compensate, a ring for a 12.7 mm machine gun was added to the rear end of the turret.
During the fighting in the Marianas, the shortcomings of this arrangement became apparent - the machine gunner was very vulnerable in an uncrouched position, and the open turret ceiling did not protect against Japanese mortar shelling and grenades during ambushes and ambushes. As a result, it was decided to modify the LVT(A)-4: the machine gun was removed and the turret received two mounts for 7.62 machine guns on the sides, fitted with shields + a third machine gun was mounted in the radio operator's cabin. The vehicles thus modified were known as the "Marian model".
During 1944, 1,489 units were produced and another 401 units were produced in 1945 before switching to the LVT(A)-5 type. 533 units were taken over by the USMC and armed 3 battalions, 1,307 units were taken over by the US Army and formed 7 battalions. 50 units were delivered to the Allies.
During the fighting in the Marianas, the shortcomings of this arrangement became apparent - the machine gunner was very vulnerable in an uncrouched position, and the open turret ceiling did not protect against Japanese mortar shelling and grenades during ambushes and ambushes. As a result, it was decided to modify the LVT(A)-4: the machine gun was removed and the turret received two mounts for 7.62 machine guns on the sides, fitted with shields + a third machine gun was mounted in the radio operator's cabin. The vehicles thus modified were known as the "Marian model".
During 1944, 1,489 units were produced and another 401 units were produced in 1945 before switching to the LVT(A)-5 type. 533 units were taken over by the USMC and armed 3 battalions, 1,307 units were taken over by the US Army and formed 7 battalions. 50 units were delivered to the Allies.
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