LVT-5, Amphibious military vehicle at Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, United States.
The LVT-5 is a large amphibious tracked armored personnel carrier displayed at Battleship Memorial Park, capable of transporting up to 35 fully equipped Marines across both water and land terrain.
Introduced into service in 1956 and manufactured by FMC Corporation, the LVT-5 saw extensive deployment during the Vietnam War, providing essential troop transport and support in amphibious assault operations throughout the conflict.
The LVT-5 represents an important evolution in Cold War military technology and serves as a memorial to the Marines who relied on such vehicles during combat operations in Southeast Asia.
Visitors to Battleship Memorial Park can view the LVT-5 daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the outdoor exhibit area along Battleship Parkway in Mobile, Alabama, postal code 36602.
Measuring approximately 30 feet (9 meters) in length and weighing about 37 tons (34 metric tonnes), the LVT-5 could achieve speeds of 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour) on land and 7 miles per hour (11 kilometers per hour) in water.
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