M113 Vehicles
EIFV Characteristics*

General  
Weight, max GVW 
  available payload
40,000 lb (18,140 kg) 
17,100 lb (7,750 kg)
Ground pressure 9.59 psi (.67/kg/cm2)
Fuel tank capacity 130 gallons (492 liters)
Performance  
Speed on land 41 mph (66km/h)
Acceleration, 0-20 mph 
                    0-30 mph
7.1 sec 
16.7 sec
Cruising range 300 miles (483 km)
Turning radius Pivot to infinite
Slope 60%
Side Slope 40%
Trench crossing 86 in (218 cm)
Vertical wall climbing 28 in (71 cm)
Gross hp-to-weight ratio 20.0 hp/ton
Engine  
Make and model Detroit Diesel 6V53TIA electronically controlled
Displacement 318 in.3 ( (5.2 liter)
Peak Torque 837 ft - lbs @ 1600 rpm
Fuel Diesel
Gross horsepower 400 hp @ 2800 rpm
Transmission, Automatic  
Make and model Allison X200-4B
Type Hydrokinetic
Steering Hydrostatic
Brake type Multiple wet plate
Running Gear 

 
Suspension type Torsion bar
Road wheels 6 pr. per side 
24 in. diam. (61 cm)
Track Type T150
Number of shoes 75 left; 76 right
Track pitch 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Track width 15 in. (38 cm)
Shock absorbers 4 per side
Total roadwheel travel 15.3 in (38.9 cm)
Electrical System  
Generator 
  Amperes 
  Volts, dc
200 
28
Batteries 4, type 6TL,120 Ah 
12 volt each
Optional generators 300 or 400 amp
Turret (Two-Man) 

 
Armament Bushmaster 25mm cannon; 
M240 C, 7.62mm, MG
Traverse 360 deg continuous
Elevation 
 25mm cannon and 7.62mm MG 
 Targeting enclosure
+60 deg to -10 deg 
+30 deg to -20 deg
Tracking rate; minimum 0.05 mil/sec
Stabilization system Electric
Ring gear, pitch diameter 60 in. (162.4 cm)
Ammunition 

 
25mm 300/600
7.62mm (M240C) 800/3600
TOW missiles 2 in launcher 
4 stowed
Fire Extinguishers 

 
Fixed CO2 - 5 lb (2.3 kg) for engine compartment
Portable  CO2 - 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Automatic Fire Suppression System (optional) Engine compartment and/or crew compartment
Armor  
Basic hull  5083 Aluminum
Optional armor packages 14.5mm ballistic 
Chemical energy weapons 
 
Other options 
Swim kit 
Firing ports 
Air conditioning 
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection 
Communication/Navigation packages 

*All characteristics at max GVW 

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