![]() ![]() These included Tarawa, Roi-Namur, Cape Gloucester, Northern Kwajalein, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The LVT-2s participated in more campaigns that any other LVTs. Compared to other (A) versions, these did not have a tank turret for extra fire support. 450 of these armored versions were built. By 1944, shields were added to protect the front gunners, usually equipped with cal.30s (7.62 mm). Heavier, these vehicles reached 2400 pounds when empty, and had their cargo capacity reduced by 1400 pounds, or 18 infantrymen. Self-sealing gasoline tanks were also added. ![]() This was a completely up-armored version designed in 1943 ("A" for armor), fitted with additional 0.4 in (10.16 mm) armor plates inside the main compartment, and outside to protect part of the side skirts, nose, and 0.5 in (12.7 mm) on the cab. British vehicles, mostly used in the swamps of the Netherlands and on the north-eastern German border, received Polsten cannons and, sometimes, Wasp flamethrowers. Usually, the armament combination comprised two heavy cal.50 (12.7 mm) M2HBs at the front and two cal.30 (7.62 mm) M1919A4s aft, replaced later by masked M2s. ![]() Heavy gun ports were available over the rear of the front cabin, and on each side of the main compartment, manned by infantrymen. The front driver compartment was revised. The main central compartment was left open and could carry 24 infantrymen and their equipment (5,950 lbs cargo capacity). Indeed, sea water corrosion and the crossing of edgy reefs, quickly worn out these pieces. These were the much improved M3A1 powertrain, relocated to the back of the hull, and bolted-on aluminium track grousers (track cleats), designed to improve maintenance in the field. It was designed to have better seaworthiness and, at the same time, better terrain characteristics thanks to two features. LVT-2 Water Buffalo Amphibious APC (1942-43) USA - 2962 built The LVT-2 Water BuffaloĬompared to the LVT-1, this new model was a real step forward. ![]()
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