U.S. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier

The American M113 was a lightweight tracked armored personnel carrier introduced during the Cold War. Its aluminum-alloy hull, adaptable layout, and broad production made it the foundation for many specialist vehicles. It served extensively in Vietnam and with many other countries, with specialized variants adding different weapons, equipment, and protective arrangements.

FMC developed the carrier from earlier American armored-transport experience, and production began around 1960. Its rear ramp simplified troop loading, while tracked mobility helped formations move off roads. In Vietnam, crews frequently fought from the vehicle rather than using it solely to deliver infantry to a dismount point, encouraging additional weapons and protection. Mortar carriers, command posts, ambulances, and recovery variants broadened the family. Continued upgrades prolonged international service, but mines, heavy machine guns, and modern anti-armor weapons exposed the limitations of the original lightweight protection.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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