M113 Specifications
General | |
| Length | 191.5" |
| Width | 105.75" |
| Height | 86.5" |
| Clearance | 16" |
| Weight, combat loaded | 27,180 lb. (12,329 kg) |
| Maximum weight | 31,000 lb. (14,061 kg) |
| Net weight | 23,880 lb. (10,832 kg) |
| Air drop weight | 22,128 lb. (10,037 kg) |
| Personnel capacity | 2 + 11 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 95 gallons (360 liters) |
| Ground pressure | 8.63 psi (0.60 kg/cm2) |
Performance | |
| Speed on land | 41 mi/h (66 km/h) |
| Speed in water, with track | 3.6 mi/h (5.8 km/h) |
| Cruising range | 300 mi (483 km) |
| Turning radius | Pivot to infinite |
| Slope | 60% |
| Side slope | 40% |
| Trench crossing | 66 in. (168 cm) |
| Vertical wall climbing | 24 in. (61 cm) |
| Braking (20-0 mi/h) | 40 ft. |
Engine | |
| Make and model | Detroit Diesel 6V53T |
| Displacement | 318 in.3 (5.2 liter) |
| Fuel | Diesel (DF2) |
| Rated horsepower | 275 hp |
| Gross horsepower-to-weight ratio | 20.2 hp/ton |
Transmission, Automatic | |
| Make and model | Allison X200-4B |
| Type | Hydrokinetic |
| Steering | Hydrostatic |
| Brake type | Multiple wet plate |
Running Gear | |
| Suspension | Torsion bar |
| Road wheels | 5 per side, 24 inch diameter (61 cm) |
| Track type | Steel single pin, detachable rubber pad |
| Number of shoes | 63 left, 64 right |
| Track pitch | 6 in. (15.2 cm) |
| Track width | 15 in. (38 cm) |
| Shock absorbers | 3 per side |
| Wheel travel | 9.0 in. (22.9 cm) |
Electrical System | |
| Generator | |
| Amperes | 200, 300 optional |
| Volts, dc | 28 |
| Batteries | 4, type 6TL, 120 amp-hr, 12-volt each |
Armament | |
| 50 cal MG | 2,000 ready rds. |
Armor | |
| Basic hull | 5083 Aluminum |
| Bolt-on armor kit | Steel armor |
| Mine armor | Steel armor |
| Gun shield kit | Steel armor |
| Spall suppressant | Composite panel |
Fire Extinguishers | |
| Fixed | 5 lb. (2.3 kg) CO2 for engine compartment |
| Portable | 5 lb. (2.3 kg) CO2 |
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