The United States Army, Canadian Army, and British Army used several LVT models during World War II, and referred to those vehicles as "Landing Vehicle, Tracked." Originally intended …

The fourth LVT was Designed in 1943 on the basis of the LVT-2, but was the first to feature a stern ramp for unloading of personnel and cargo. It was also the most produced of any LVTs …

This LVT4 (Landing Vehicle Tracked) uses its cup-like metal tracks to "swim" through the water and "crawl" over obstacles, such as coral reefs. Its armored contstruction protected the men …

2018年10月17日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT-2 / LVT-4) (Alligator / Water Buffalo) Amphibious Personnel …

2023年5月27日 · LVT4 was a remodeled LVT2, where the engine was moved from the rear of the vehicle to behind the driver's cab, yielding a larger cargo area and allowing a rear loading …

With the LVT-4, Marines could now board and egress the vehicle without having to go over the sides and needlessly expose themselves to enemy fire. The LVT-4 was ultimately the most …

The original LVT (A)-4 had a single .50 caliber machine gun mounted to the turret. The 75 mm cannon was designed to penetrate reinforced concrete bunkers. These Amtanks provided the …

2024年8月4日 · Designated the Water Buffalo, the LVT-4 featured a stern ramp that allowed for the transport of 24 soldiers or one small vehicle. To provide the additional cargo space, the …

Over 18,000 LVTs were manufactured in World War II, and they served from North Africa to the Rhine, and most famously in the Pacific on Iwo Jima. The National WWII Museum has an LVT …

LVT ("Landing Vehicle Tracked") began a long line of amphibious tracked U.S. military vehicles for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps that continues to this day. Famous during World War II, …