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The LVTP-5 is a family of amphibious armored fighting vehicles used by the Philippine Marine Corps, the Republic of China Marine Corps, and, formerly, the United States Marine Corps. It was designed b
An LVTP-5 on display at the USS Alabama (BB-60) memorial in Mobile, Alabama. The front of the vehicle is facing right in this picture.
USMC LVTP-5s during a training exercise in 1968.
An LVTP-5 on display at Georgia Veterans State Park.
LVTH-6 in the Museum of Republic of China Marine Corps.
The M59 was an American armored personnel carrier that entered service in the spring of 1954 replacing the M75. It had three key advantages over the M75: it was amphibious, had a lower profile, and wa
LVTP-5
…World War II-era landing vehicle tracked series, but was considerably larger and could carry 30-34 combat-armed troops. A smaller design based on the M59 APC was also produced as the LVT-6, but only a few were built. The LVTP-5 was replaced in service by the LVT-7 family…
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