The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier (APC) that was developed and produced by the FMC Corporation. The M113 was sent to United States Army Europe in 1961 to replace the mechanized infantry's M59 APCs.

The Arisgator is a tracked amphibious vehicle designed by A.R.I.S. Co. for the Italian amphibious forces, derived from the M113. It used hull caissons for buoyancy and propellers. As a kit it costs 1/5 of the AAV7.

The M113 was also amphibious, with its tracks propelling it through the water. The only aspect of the M113 that gave the Army pause was its engine. While reliable and powerful, if hit, the M113’s gasoline engine (and fuel cells) posed a significant fire hazard to the vehicle’s occupants.

Uparmored M113 (also known as SIFV) – Basically an M113 fitted with an armor upgrade kit produced in Egypt, allowing the M113 to withstand up to 23 mm armor-piercing rounds, without affecting the vehicle's mobility or amphibious capability.

Jun 29, 2021 · The M113 is equipped with a 6V53 Detroit two-stroke six-cylinder diesel engine with Allison TX100-1 three-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is capable of providing amphibious operation, on land and in water.

Apr 28, 2022 · The basic vehicle is fully amphibious, propelled in the water by its tracks. Before entering the water, a trim vane is erected in front of the hull, and bilge pumps are switched on. There are countless local modifications of M113; for example, Israeli vehicles have additional armor protection.

The M113 was a true modern "battle wagon", amphibious, NBC protected, and offering a full protection to its crew while the second was a light, cheap open-top tankette which left the crew largely unprotected.

Feb 23, 2025 · First introduced in 1960, the M113 quickly became a favorite among military forces due to its lightweight aluminum armor and amphibious capabilities. Over 80,000 units have been produced, making it one of the most widely used armored vehicles in history.

Jan 16, 2018 · Developed by FMC, the aluminum-hulled M113, intended to be amphibious and air transportable, was considerably lighter than its predecessor, the M59.

The M113 introduced new aluminum armor that made the vehicle much lighter than earlier vehicles; it was thick enough to protect the crew and passengers against small arms fire but light enough that the vehicle was air transportable and moderately amphibious.