Posted on 08/22/2005 9:55:02 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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LVTA Landing Vehicle, Tracked Armored When FMC management realized in 1940 that U.S. involvement in World War II was inevitable, they had a decision to make. Because they wouldnt be able to continue making peace-time goods, they would either be forced to close plants, or become involved in producing a war-time product. The decision to manufacture a war-time product led to the companys first attempt at producing amphibious vehicles. LVT(1) exhibited by manufacturer (FMC) in 1941 parade, Lakeland, FL. FMC entered into a competitive program to develop an amphibious landing vehicle for the Marine Corps. The only prototype for this LVT (Landing Vehicle, Tracked) was a rescue vehicle designed by John Roebling, used on mercy errands in the Florida swamps. FMC engineers redesigned the Roebling Alligator, adapting it for combat. LVT(Mark I)s at Guadalcanal The Assault Amphibian series started with the Roebling ALLIGATOR. The Alligator was developed over a period of 7 years, starting in 1932. The first "Gators" were a disappointment, in that the water speed was only 7.5mph. The land speed was 25 mph. Through design changes, and by using larger engines, the water speed of the Alligator was increased to 8.6 mph by 1939. In 1940, Roebling built a new model which was designated the CROCODILE. The Crocodile had a land speed of 25 mph and a water speed of 9.4 mph. LVT(1) training at Hampton Roads, VA durng WW II. LVT1 - LVT(Mark I) The LVT1 was a direct copy of the Crocodile, except that it was fabricated from sheet steel instead of aluminum. The LVT-1 was in production from 1941 to 1943. Being heavier, the land speed of the LVT1 was 18 mph and the water speed was 7 mph. A 6 cylinder, 146 hp Hercules engine was used for power. The LVT1 was propelled by two endless chains fitted with cleats, both in the water and on land. The first LVT1's were used as logistic support vehicles only. They were not armored and carried no armament, however, this soon changed. At the Battle of Turawa, bolted on armor plate was used and the vehicles were equipped with one to four 30 cal. machine guns. LVT(Mark I) LVT2 - LVT(Mark II) The new LVT, named the Water Buffalo, proved very successful and was judged superior when compared to other vehicles. The Water Buffalos success led to a multi-million dollar contract from the U.S. Marine Corps. FMC built more than 11,000 amphibious landing vehicles, which contributed significantly to the successful completion of the war in the Pacific. LVT2's cab was placed a small distance from the bow, and the cab had two windows for the crew. LVT2, known as Water Buffalo, had a cargo capacity of 5940lbs (2690kg), and incorporated torsilastic suspension. This suspension involved springing the road wheels on rubber springs. The track of LVT2 was made up of two chains, each with a pitch of 4" (10cm), which were attached to each other by steel crossbars and the large propellor-like grousers. LVT2 also used the engine and transmission of the gasoline-powered light tank M3. LVT(Mark II) The second generation LVT2 was developed in 1941 and was in production from 1942 to 1945. The LVT-2 was the basic design for a series of vehicles used during WWII. This family of vehicles included the LVTA1, LVTA2, LVT4, LVTA4, and LVTA5. A few of the LVTA5s were modified in 1949 and continued in service until the mid 1950s. LVT(Mark III) These vehicles were powered with 7-cylinder radial aircraft engines built by Continental Motors. These engines developed 220hp, their service life was very short. Major overhaul was scheduled for 100 hours, however few ever lasted that long. The transmission was a 5 speed, manual shift SPICER that incorporated a manually operated steer differential. This transmission had been developed for the M-3 light tank. As a result, the transmission was too-narrow for the LVT. This problem was overcome by using four final drives. The internal finals were bolted to the transmission/differential gear case and supported by two mounting yokes. The external final drives were bolted to the hull and powered the drive sprockets. This generation of LVTs was used through the Okinawa campaign in 1945. LVT(Mark IV) LVT(A)1 - LVT(A)(Mark I) LVT(A)1 used the LVT(A)2's chassis, but with an armored superstructure over the cargo compartment. A turret with a 37mm gun and a coaxial .30cal MG was mounted on the superstructure, and two more .30cal MG mounts were emplaced on either side of the vehicle behind the turret. LVT(A)s heading for Okinawa LVT(A)2 - LVT(A)(Mark II) LVT(A)2 was an LVT2 with the 10- and 14-gauge steel on the cab front and rear, hull front, and pontoon sides replaced with armor plate. LVT(A)4 - LVT(A)(Mark IV) The LVT(A)4 was based on LVT(A)1, but with a new turret mounting a 75mm howitzer. Both early and late armored cabs were fitted to LVT(A)4. In later vehicles, the ring-mounted .50cal MG was replaced by a mount for a .30cal MG on either side of the rear of the turret. Late-production turrets had vision blocks installed in their rears and sides. Marine amphibious tractors approach a beach during a training excercise. Developed to deliver Marines over the coral reefs of the Pacific islands, the vehicle was invented by Donald Roebling in 1937 to rescue people lost in the Everglades. Known as the LVT (Landing Vehicle, Tracked), several models were produced, with the basic one being the Mark I Alligator (pictured). With a capacity of 20 troops or 4,500 pounds of cargo, it soon became a work-horse during island-hopping landing operations. LVT(A)5 - The LVT(A)5 was fitted with a power traverse mechanism and elevation stabilizer and was then designated LVT(A)5. LVTs, jam-packed with 4th Marine Division troops, approach Iwo Jima, 19 February 1945.
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LVT: Landing Vehicle, Tracked Landing Vehicle, Tracked (Armored) |
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LVT(1) | LVT(2) | LVT(3) | LVT(4) | LVT(A)1 | LVT(A)2 | LVT(A)4 | |
Displacement: | 16,900 lbs | 25,200 lbs | 28,000 lbs | 23,350 lbs | 25,200 lbs | 27,600 lbs | 38,000 lbs |
Length: | 21'6" | 26'1" | 24'1" | 26'1" | 26'1" | 261" | 26'1" |
Beam: | 9'10" | 10'8" | 10'10" | 10'8" | 10'8" | 10'8" | 10'8" |
Speed: | 4 knots (water) 15 mph (land) |
5.4 knots (water) 25 mph (land) |
5.2 knots (water> 25 mph (land) |
5.4 knots (water) 25 mph (land) |
5.4 knots (water 25 mph (land) |
5.4 knots (water) 25 mph (land) |
5.2 knots (water) 25 mph (land) |
Armament: | 1 .50-cal mg, 1 .30-cal. mg. | 1 .50-cal mg, 1 .30-cal. mg. | 1 .50-cal mg, 1 .30-cal. mg. | 1 .50-cal mg, 1 .30-cal. mg. | 1 37mm., 3 .30-cal. mg. | 1 .50-cal mg, 1 .30-cal. mg. | 1 75mm. howitzer, 1 .50-cal. mg. |
Complement: | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Capacity: | 4,500 lbs cargo or 20 equipped troops |
6,500 lbs cargo or 24 equipped troops |
8,000 lbs cargo or 24 equipped troops |
6,500 lbs cargo max. | 1,000 lbs cargo | 6,500 lbs cargo | 2,000 lbs ammunition and gear |
Propulsion: | Hercules WXLC 3 6-cylinder, 146 hp. @ 2,40 rpm gasoline engine | Continental radial air-cooled 7-cylinder 200 hp. @ 1,800 rpm gasoline engine | 2 Cadillac V-8 water-cooled 220 hp @ 3,400 rpm gasoline engines | Continental radial air-cooled 7-cylinder 200 hp. @ 1,800 rpm gasoline engine | Continental radial air-cooled 7-cylinder 200 hp. @ 1,800 rpm gasoline engine | Continental radial air-cooled 7-cylinder 200 hp. @ 1,800 rpm gasoline engine | Continental radial air-cooled 7-cylinder 200 hp. @ 1,800 rpm gasoline engine |
# Built | 1,225 | 2,963 | 2,962 | 8,348 | 509 | 450 | 1,890 |
Manufacturer: | Food Machinery Corp. | Food Machinery Corp. | Borg-Warner | Food Machinery Corp. | Food Machinery Corp. | New Britain | Food Machinery Corp. |
1st Combat: | Guadalcanal | Tarawa | Okinawa | Saipan | Kwajalein | New Britain | Saipan |
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en.wikipedia.org
www.wwiivehicles.com
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www.tarawaontheweb
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Waves of LVTs heading for the beach as seen from the air. "The development of the amphibian tractor, or LVT, which began in the middle 1930s provided the solution and was one of the most important modern technical contributions to ships-to-shore operations. Without these landing vehicles our amphibious offensive in the Pacific would have been impossible." ---Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith, USMC "With the political and military situation in Europe and Asia worsening, military appropriations from Congress improved and the Navy's Bureau of Ships was able to fund a $20,000 contract with Roebling for the construction of a new test vehicle. It was almost identical to "Alligator 3," but was powered by a 120-horsepower Lincoln-Zephyr engine. This Alligator was completed in October 1940, and was tested at Quantico, Virginia, and later in the Caribbean. While the testing of this fourth Alligator revealed some deficiencies, the general design was deemed a success. The tractor was redesigned using a welded steel hull and incorporating many of the recommendations of the test team. A contract was then let by the Navy for 100 LVT-1s. The first of the production LVTs would roll off the Food Machinery Corporation's (FMC) assembly line in July 1941." ---Anthony Wayne Tommell |
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Good morning, it's Tuesday so it must be my quilting day. And a day of rest from the sweat shop McD's.
When we moved into our home 5 years ago, we discovered that the former owner had left us six dining room chairs. They were covered with fabric of beautiful African arttasteful zebra stripes. We appreciated the unexpected gifts and used them frequently when entertaining guests. When we recently moved again, those chairs needed a makeover to match our new decor. So I called an upholsterer and asked, "Shouldn't we just put the new material over the existing fabric?" He responded, "No, you'll ruin the shape of the chair if you just put new material over the old." The work of God in our lives is similar. He's not interested in merely changing our spiritual appearance. Instead, He intends to replace our character with what is called "the new man," made in the image of Christ (Ephesians 4:24). The flesh has a tendency to perform religious activity, but this is not the work of the Holy Spirit. He will completely transform us on the inside. But the process is a partnership (Philippians 2:12-13). As we daily lay aside our old behaviors and replace them with godly ones, the God of grace works in us through the power of the Holy Spirit. God wants to reupholster us. Dennis Fisher
A great and full salvation; And may the life that others see Display the transformation. Hess When you receive Christ, God's work in you has just begun.
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On This Day In History
Birthdates which occurred on August 23:
1754 Louis XVI Versailles, king of France (1774-92); guillotined
1785 Oliver Hazard Perry naval hero
1869 James (Sunny Jim) Rolph SF mayor (1912-31), MUNI backer
1900 Ernst Krenek Vienna Austria, composer (Johnny Spielt Auf)
1903 William Primrose Glasgow Scot, violist (Method for Violin & Viola)
1911 Birger Ruud Norway, 90m ski jumper (Olympic-gold-1932, 36)
1911 Elizabeth Robinson US, 100m dash (Olympic-gold-1928)
1912 Gene Kelly Pitts, dancer/actor (An American in Paris, Going My Way)
1913 Bob Crosby Spokane Wa, Bing's brother, orch leader (Bob Crosby Show)
1923 Richard Adler, composer, songwriter (Damn Yankees, Pajama Game)
1930 Michel Rocard Courbevoie France, Prime Minister of France
1930 Vera Miles actress (Psycho)
1932 Mark Russell Buffalo NY, political satirist/pianist (Real People)
1933 Pete Wilson (Sen/Gov-R-Calif)
1934 Barbara Eden Tucson Az, actress (Dream of Jeannie, Amazing Dobermans)
1934 Christian "Sonny" Jurgensen NFL QB (Eagles, Redskins)
1940 Richard Sanders Harrisburg Pa, actor (Les Nessman-WKRP, Spencer, Berrengers)
1942 Nancy Richey Gunther San Ant Tx, tennis player (US Doubles 1965, 66)
1942 Patricia McBride ballerina (NYC Ballet Co)
1943 Bobby Diamond LA Calif, actor (Duncan Gillis-Dobie Gillis)
1944 Antonia Novello US Surgeon General
1947 Keith Moon rocker (True Story of 200 Motels)
1947 Rex Allen Jr Chicago, country singer (Nashville on the Road)
1948 Ron Blomberg NY Yank, 1st designated hitter
1949 Rick Springfield Australia, (General Hospital, Jessie's Girl)
1949 Shelley Long Fort Wayne Indiana, actress (Diane-Cheers, Money Pit)
1951 Mark Hudson Portland Ore, comedians (Bonkers, Hudson Brothers Show)
1951 Queen Noor of Jordan
1953 Bobby Gubby rocker (Bucks Fizz-My Camera Never Lies)
1956 Gerry Cooney heavyweight boxer/great white hope
1967 Nancy Jane Cox Campbellsville Kentucky, Miss Kentucky-America-1991
1970 River Phoenix Madras Ore, actor (Little Nikta, Stand By Me)
Operation Gut Suck will commence in 2 hours.
by Pfc. Mike Pryor
August 9, 2005
Capt. Jeffrey T. Burgoyne, commander, Company B, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, shakes hands with his brother, Sgt. 1st Class Cliff Burgoyne, a platoon sergeant in the same battalion, after reenlisting him during a ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. This photo appeared on www.army.mil.
Morning, PE. Hope all goes well for you. :)
I recognized the name immediately. Obviously, the Engineer gene breeds true.
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