LVTH-6 American 105mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
LVTH-6
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
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Basic Information
Name
LVTH-6 American 105mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Designation
LVTH-6
Alternate Designation
LVTH-6
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Manufacturer
FMC Corporation
Date of Introduction
1957
Description
The LVTH-6 American 105mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) fire support variant armed with M49 105 mm howitzer.
Ground Specifications
Crew
7
Engine
V-12 gasoline (704 hp)
Amphibious
Yes
Variants
LVTP-5
APC
LVTC-5
Command Vehicle
LVTR-1
Recovery Vehicle
LVTE-1
Mine Sweeper
LVTAA-X1
Anti-Aircraft Variant
System
Alternative Designation
LVTH-6
Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Manufacturer
FMC (Food Machinery Corporation)
Configuration
Tracked
Caliber
105 mm
Crew
7 (commander, crew chief, driver, gunner, 2 loaders)
Dimensions
Length
9.11 m
Width
3.57 m
Height
4.07 m including M2HB
Weight, Combat
39.3 tons combat load (151 shells)
Weight, Amphibious
38.2 tons for amphibious operations (100 shells)
Automotive
Engine Name
Continental LV-1790-1
Engine Type
V-12 gasoline
Engine Power
704 hp
Maximum Road Range
300 km
Maximum Amphibious Range
90 km
Maximum Road Speed
48 km/h
Maximum Amphibious Speed
11 km
Amphibious
Yes
Gradient
70%
Wall
0.9 m
Trench
3.7 m
Ground Clearance
0.28 m over sides
0.43 m center
Fording
Amphibious
Main Weapon System
Name
1 x M49 105mm Howitzer
Type
Howitzer
Caliber
105 mm
Mount
T172 turret mount
Elevation
-4° to +59°
Traverse
360°
Stabilizer
No
Basic Load
151 rounds
Coaxial Weapon System
Name
1 x M1919A4 7.62mm Medium Machine Gun
Type
Medium Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Elevation
-4° to +59°
Traverse
360°
Basic Load
2,000 rounds
Auxilery Weapon System
Name
1 x H2HB 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7 mm
Mount
Flexible mount on turret roof
Elevation
Manual
Traverse
360°
Basic Load
1,000 rounds
Protection
Armor
Steel. 16 mm maximum;
6 mm minimum
Applique Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
L
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.11 m
Width
3.57 m
Height
4.07 m
Weight
39300 kg
Operators (3)
Chile
Philippines
Taiwan
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