Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier deployed in April 1962, by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. This was the first armored vehicle to use aluminum alloy. Over 80,000 units have been produced and are used by over 50 countries, with original production done in the United States . There are now over 40 different variants of this model.
Alternate Reference: M113 TM, M113 TB, M113 MWO, M113 SMI, M113 PMCS, M113 Specs, M113 Parts
761 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-10CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1OPERATOR'S MANUAL |
36 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-10-HRCARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M106A2, M125A2 AND M1059HAND RECEIPT COVERING CONTENTS OF COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (Bll) AND ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (ALL) |
346 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-20-1CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 1 OF 4 |
1008 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-20-2CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 2 OF 4 |
932 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-20-3CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 3 OF 4 |
767 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-20-4CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 4 OF 4 |
1180 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-24PCARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE, DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (INCLUDING DEPOT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST) |
785 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-34CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL |
4 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-PCLCARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068 AND M1059COMBAT VEHICLE PRE-COMBAT CHECKLIST |
11 Pages | TM-9-2350-261-PMCCARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M106A2, M125A2 AND M1059CREW DAILY PMCS FOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL |
223 Pages | TM-9-2350-275-BDM113 FAMILY CARRIER, PERSONNEL SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKEDTECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR |
889 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-10CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL |
60 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-10-HRCARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M901A3, M981A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58HAND RECEIPT COVERING CONTENTS OF COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (Bll) AND ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (ALL) |
855 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-20-1CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 6 |
783 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-20-2CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 6 |
941 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-20-3CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 3 OF 6 |
861 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-20-4CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 4 OF 6 |
1047 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-20-5CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 5 OF 6 |
487 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-20-6CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 6 OF 6 |
1252 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-24PCARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (INCLUDING DEPOT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST) |
871 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-34CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL |
4 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-PCLCARRIER, PERSONNEL, FULL TRACKED, ARMORED, M113A3COMBAT VEHICLE PRE-COMBAT CHECKLIST |
160 Pages | TM-9-2520-234-34PPOWER TRAIN ASSEMBLY (8351100) (ALLISON MODEL XTG411-2A)TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (INCLUDING DEPOT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS) |
319 Pages | TM-9-2520-238-34M113A1 FOV, M113A2 FOV, M548 AND M548A1TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL; RIGHT ANGLE DRIVE, COOLING FAN; GEARCASE, TRANSFER; DRIVE ASSEMBLY, FINAL; DIFFERENTIAL, STEERING CONTROL; BRAKE, SINGLE DISK; CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC BRAKE |
80 Pages | TM-9-2520-238-34PM113A1 FOV, M113A2 FOV, M548 AND M548A1DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (INCLUDING DEPOT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST); RIGHT ANGLE DRIVE, COOLING FAN; GEARCASE, TRANSFER; DRIVE ASSEMBLY, FINAL; DIFFERENTIAL, STEERING CONTROL; BRAKE, SINGLE DISK; CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, HYDRAULIC BRAKE |
488 Pages | TM-9-2520-272-34PCROSS DRIVE TRANSMISSION WITH CONTAINER MODEL X200-4 & 4ATECHNICAL MANUAL; INTERMEDIATE, DIRECT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST) |
596 Pages | TM-9-2815-205-34ENGINE WITH CONTAINER; MODELS 5063-5299, 5063-5392, 5063-5393, 5063-5395, 5063-5398, 5063-539F, 5063-539LTECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE |
332 Pages | TM-9-2815-205-34PENGINE WITH CONTAINER; MODELS 5063-5299, 5063-5392, 5063-5393, 5063-5395, 5063-5398, 5063-539F, 5063-539LTECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (INCLUDING DEPOT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS) |
5 Pages | TM-9-2350-266-PCLCARRIER, PERSONNEL, FULL TRACKED, ARMORED FIRE SUPPORT, M981COMBAT VEHICLE PRE-COMBAT CHECKLIST |
472 Pages | TM-9-2350-277-40-PCARRIER, PERSONNEL, FULL TRACKED, ARMORED M113A3; CARRIER, COMMAND POST, LIGHT TRACKED M577A3; CARRIER, MORTAR, 120 MM M121, SELF-PROPELLED M1064A3; CARRIER, STANDARDIZED INTEGRATED COMMAND POST SYSTEM (SICPS) M1068A3; CARRIER, MECHANIZED SMOKE OBSCURANT M58TECHNICAL MANUAL; SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST |
126 Pages | TM-9-2520-254-34TRANSMISSION, AUTOMATIC, ALLISON, MODEL TX100-1TECHNICAL MAUAL; DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL |
620 Pages | TM-9-2520-272-40CROSS-DRIVE TRANSMISSION WITH CONTAINER MODEL X200-4ATECHNICAL MANUAL; SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL |
200 Pages | TM-9-2520-272-40PCROSS-DRIVE TRANSMISSION WITH CONTAINER MODEL X200-4ATECHNICAL MANUAL; SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST |
288 Pages | TM-9-2540-207-14-PHEATER, VEHICULAR COMPARTMENT, MODEL: A20TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR, FIELD, AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST |
856 Pages | TM-9-2815-205-246V53/6V53T ENGINES, DIESEL WITH CONTAINERS; MODEL 5063-5299, MODEL 5063-5392, MODEL 5063-5393 AND MODEL 5063-539LTECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE |
328 Pages | TM-9-2815-205-24P6V53/6V53T ENGINES, DIESEL WITH CONTAINERS; MODEL 5063-5299, MODEL 5063-5392, MODEL 5063-5393 AND MODEL 5063-539LTECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST |
111 Pages | TM-9-2920-257-30-PGENERATOR, ALTERNATING CURRENT, 200 AMPERESTECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS |
13 Pages | TM-9-6650-213-35PPERISCOPE, M17DIRECT SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT, AND DEPOT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST |
100 Pages | TB-9-2350-277-40-P-1CARRIER, MORTAR, 120-MM M121, SELF-PROPELLED M1064A3TECHNICAL BULLETIN; INSTALLATION OF CREW II MODIFICATION KIT PART 1 OF 4 |
100 Pages | TB-9-2350-277-40-P-2CARRIER, PERSONNEL, FULL TRACKED, ARMORED M113A3TECHNICAL BULLETIN; INSTALLATION OF CREW II MODIFICATION KIT PART 2 OF 4 |
88 Pages | TB-9-2350-277-40-P-3CARRIER, MECHANIZED SMOKE OBSCURANT M58TECHNICAL BULLETIN; INSTALLATION OF CREW II MODIFICATION KIT PART 3 OF 4 |
100 Pages | TB-9-2350-277-40-P-4CARRIER, COMMAND POST, FULL-TRACKED, ARMORED, M577A3; STANDARD INTEGRATED COMMAND POST SYSTEM (SICPS), M1068A3TECHNICAL BULLETIN; INSTALLATION OF CREW II MODIFICATION KIT PART 4 OF 4 |
120 Pages | TB-9-2350-368-25M113A2/M113A3/M548Al/M548A3 FAMILY OF VEHICLES INCLUDING OPPOSING FORCES SURROGATE VEHICLE (OSV)FABRICATION AND OPERATION OF POWERPLANT TEST STAND |
40 Pages | TB-9-2350-369-20-1M113A3 FOV CARRIERS, M113A2 FOV CARRIERS, M548A1/A3 CARRIERS AND OSV/MBT VEHICLEsTECHNICAL BULLETIN; INSTRUCTIONS TO CONVERT T130E1 TRACK TO T150F TRACK USING KIT 57K4269 |
28 Pages | TB-9-2350-376-23-1CARRIER M577A2, M1068, M577A3 AND M1068A3TECHNICAL BULLETIN; INSTALLATION OF COMPARTMENT HEATER EXHAUST CABLE GUIDE BRACKET MODIFICATION KIT 57K4278 |
70 Pages | TB-9-2920-225-34-1100 AMP REGULATORTECHNICAL BULLETIN; CHECKOUT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES |
42 Pages | LO-9-2320-260-12CARRIER, PERSONNEL, FULL TRACKED, ARMORED, M113A2; CARRIER, COMMAND POST, LIGHT TRACKED, M577A2; CARRIER, MORTAR, 107-MM, M30; SELF-PROPELLED, M106A2; CARRIER, MORTAR, 81-MM, M29A1; SELF-PROPELLED, M125A2; CARRIER, SMOKE GENERATOR, FULL TRACKED, M1059; CARRIER, MORTAR, 120-MM, SELF-PROPELLED, M1064; CARRIER, STANDARDIZED INTEGRATED COMMAND POST SYSTEM, M1068LUBRICATION ORDER |
43 Pages | LO-9-2350-247-12CARRIER, CARGO TRACKED, 6-TON: M548A1 AND M548A3; CARRIER, ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS, TRACKED, 6-TON: M1015A1LUBRICATION ORDER |
48 Pages | LO-9-2350-266-12CARRIER, PERSONNEL, FULL TRACKED, ARMORED FIRE SUPPORT, M981LUBRICATION ORDER |
57 Pages | TM-55-2350-224-14M113 FAMILY OF VEHICLES (M113A2, M113A3, M106A2, M125A2, M548A1, M577A2, M667, M730A2, M741A1, M901A1, M981, M1015A1, M1059, M1064, AND M1068)TRANSPORT GUIDANCE |
6 Pages | 53-SERIES-DETROIT-DIESELDETROIT DIESEL 63 SERIES DIESEL ENGINESDETROIT DIESEL 63 SERIES DIESEL ENGINES |
In 1956, the U.S. Army wanted a lighter APC, two models were developed. The T113 which was made of aluminum and T117 which was made of steel. The T113 was chosen and the M113 was produced. It was developed by FMC (Food Machinery Corporation) and was transferred to United Defense in 1994, who was bought out by BAE in 2005. In 1960, the M113s were introduced to the U.S. Army, with the first batch fielded in 1962, during the Vietnam War. They were used by the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN).
The M113 was the first U.S. Army vehicle made with aluminum armor making it much lighter than earlier vehicles. This meant it was able to be air transported by C-130 and C-141 transport planes. It was the most used armored vehicle in the Vietnam war, with the nickname “Green Dragon” due to its ability to break through the thickest parts of the jungle no matter the condition of the terrain. A main highlight was its amphibious characteristics.
The aluminum made vehicle was only thick enough to protect the crew and passengers against small arms fire and shell fragments. Its intended purpose was a "battle taxi" designed to drive the soldiers to and from the battlefield, not to withstand frontline combat, with the ability to transport up to 11 soldiers. The original vehicle only required 2 crew members, a driver and a commander, who also manned the machine gun. In January 1963, during the Battle of Ap Bac, there were at least fourteen commanders who were shot and killed. This resulted in the first modifications for this vehicle. The ARVN originally used the hull of sunken ships for their shields, then decided to use stronger metal from scrapped armored vehicles. Later on, a new standardized shield was implemented on all ARVN mechanized units.
The ARVN ended up converting the original M113 (APC) to an Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle (ACAV), and was used mainly as a light amphibious tank. The U.S. Army adopted the ACAV into their fleet in 1965. They then began their own conversions to the model; which resulted in the M113 having over 40 different variants. In the U.S. Army, the M113 series have long been replaced as front-line combat vehicles by the M2 and M3 Bradley, but large numbers are still used in support roles such as armored ambulance, mortar carrier, engineer vehicle and a command vehicle. Army heavy brigade combat teams are still equipped with about 6,000 various types of M113s.
![]() | M113Armored Personnel CarrierThe original production model was introduced in 1960. It is powered by a 209hp Chrysler 75M V8 gasoline engine with the ability to travel up to 200 miles (322km), at a max land speed up to 38mph (61km/h) and water speed up to 3.5mph (5.6km/h). The acceleration rate is approximately 0-20mph (31km/h) in 12secs. |
![]() | M113A1Armored Personnel CarrierThe A1 series was introduced in 1964. This model replaced the gasoline version M113. Powered by a 215hp (160 kW) 6V-53 Detroit Diesel engine and the ability to travel 300 miles (483 km), at a speed of 40mph on land (64km/h) and 3.5mph (5.6km/h) in water. The acceleration rate is approximately 0-20mph (31km/h) in 10.5secs. |
![]() | M113A1 TOW Guided Missile Equipment CarrierArmored Personnel CarrierAlso known as the “M220 TOW Vehicle.” This variant consists of an M113A1 APC with an M233 TOW mounting kit installed. The kit provides storage of a TOW launcher, 10 missiles and the four-man TOW crew inside the vehicle. To allow a dismounted operation of the TOW launcher, a ground tripod is also carried. |
![]() | M113A2Armored Personnel CarrierThe A2 series was introduced in 1979. This upgrade changes the location of the fan and radiator, resulting in improved engine cooling. Other improvements to the A2 series are adding; higher-strength torsion bars, which improved ground clearance, shock absorbers, which reduces the effects of ground strikes, and external armored fuel tanks on both sides of the rear ramp. The acceleration rate is approximately 0-20mph (31km/h) in 11secs. It has the ability to travel 300 miles (483 km) and a max speed of 40mph on land (64km/h) and water speed 3.5mph (5.6km/h). |
![]() | M113A3Armored Personnel CarrierThe A3 series was introduced in 1987. The engine was upgraded to a 275hp turbocharged Detroit Diesel 6V53T. In addition, the upgrade also includes a new transmission, new driving controls (power brakes and standard steering controls) and an installation of an external armor kit. The acceleration rate is approximately 0-20mph (31km/h) in 7.8secs with a max land speed of 41mph (64kph) and 3.6mph (5.8kph) in water. |
![]() | M113A3/BMP-2Opposing Forces, Surrogate Vehicle (OPFOR)This M113A3 variant started in 1995 and is used to mimic the Russian infantry fighting vehicle, BMP-2 or T-80 battle tanks. These are still used today and replaced the older M551-based Opposing Forces training vehicle at the U.S. Army National Training Center. The U.S. Army will be saving approximately 50 percent more in costs by using the M113A3 OPFOR than using the M551. |