M75, Armored personnel carrier at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, United States
The M75 armored personnel carrier measures approximately 17 feet (5.2 meters) in length and was built with welded steel armor protecting against small arms fire and shrapnel during transport operations.
Developed by International Harvester Corporation in the early 1950s, the M75 entered service during the Korean War with 1,729 units produced before manufacturing ceased in 1954 due to costs.
The M75 represents a significant advancement in mechanized infantry doctrine, demonstrating the shift toward fully enclosed tracked vehicles that provided complete protection for transported troops during Cold War operations.
Visitors to Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile can view the M75 armored personnel carrier displayed alongside other military vehicles, providing insight into mid-20th century troop transport technology and battlefield mobility.
The M75 could carry ten fully equipped infantrymen plus a commander and driver, powered by a Continental gasoline engine generating 295 horsepower and reaching speeds up to 43 miles per hour.
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