The M901A3 Improved TOW Vehicle (ITV) is a weapon system using present
TOW components, mounted on a modified M113A3. It incorporates the RISE
powerpack and improved driver controls (for additional information, refer
to the M113A3). The TOW components are mounted in a launcher platform that
is attached to a modified M27 cupola.
An elevating mechanism positions the launcher platform into reload and elevated positions. The system is capable of firing two missiles without reloading and carries ten TOW rounds in the missile rack. Maximum protection is provided the crew during reload.
PM-M113's intention is to block materiel changes (MC) as funding becomes available. Possible changes include:
Auto Stow
- This
MC will enable the operator to stow the weapon station without prepositioning
the head prior to initiating the stow procedure. Under combat situations,
this procedure subjects the crew and vehicle to enemy fire and increases
the time necessary to take evasive action. This MC will enable it to be
stowed automatically at the touch of a switch.
- This
MC consists of an installation of remote adjustment knobs. Remote collimation
reduces the crew's exposure to hostile fire during boresighting and provides
quicker and more accurate boresighting when one operator is able to perform
adjustments while he is viewing the scene himself.
- This
MC provides a remotely controlled cover for the night sight. Presently
the night sight lens is vulnerable to damage from rocks and other objects.
The cover will reduce damage to the lens and reduce set-up time by keeping
the lens free of dirt.
- The
purpose of this MC is to provide laser protection to the AN/TAS-4 Night
Sight to prevent operator eye injury from damaging laser energy. This change
provides a switch mounted in the operators station for control of the filter.
- The
purpose of this MC is to provide laser protection for the Wide Field of
View optical devices (M26) to prevent operator eye injury from damaging
laser light.
M901A3 NSN: 2350-01-369-7253
LIN: E56896