M901A1, employs the M220A2 TOW 2; M901A3, employs the M220A2 TOW 2 and incorporates the RISE powerpack and improved driver controls of the M113A3.

The final production model, the M901A1, is capable of firing any of the TOW missile variants (Basic TOW, Improved TOW (I-TOW) or TOW-2 series) produced by the now Raytheon Systems Company.

1-7-9. M901 and M901A1 Improved TOW Vehicle (figs 1-17 and 1-18).The M901A1 is a TOW weapon station mounted on a modified M113A2. The armored carrier provides protection for both the weapon and the crew. The launcher platform is attached to an M27 coupola. The elevating mechanism positions the launcher plat-form into its stow, reload, and ...

Aug 22, 2024 · When the ITV was modified to fire the TOW 2 series of missiles, its designation was changed to M901A1. The M901A1 also received an upgrade to the gunner's night sight from the M901's AN/TAS-4. The AN/TAS-4A provided poor visibility missile tracking capability, whereas the daysight was used to track the missiles with the AN/TAS-4.

Dec 21, 2020 · Variants of the M901 include the original M901 vehicle mark with its M220A1 TOW missile system. This was followed by the M901A1 with its use of the improved M220A2 TOW-2 missile system.

Variants of the M901 include the original M901 branded vehicle with the M220A1 TOW missile system. The M901A1 then uses the upgraded M220A2 TOW-2 missile system. The latest version is the M901A3, which retains the M220A2 TOW-2 missile system but includes improvements seen in the equivalent M113A3 APC brand.

The M901/M901A1 Improved TOW Vehicle consists of a standard BAE Systems Ground Systems Division M113A1 APC with an M27 cupola mounted on the roof.

Improved Target Acquisition System included a laser rangefinder, increased acquisition range, improved night capabilities (second- generation thermal channel), an automatic bore sight and greater hit probability.

Aug 9, 2004 · The ITV has stowage provisions for tripod-mounted TOW components configured so the ground system can be dismounted and set up in three to five minutes. The M901 employs the M220A1 TOW and the M901A1 employs the M220A2 TOW 2. The hydraulically and electrically powered turret can be operated manually.

The M901A1 ITV has a TOW (Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided) anti-tank missile launcher. The footage was taken at the annual Military Transport Association (MTA) Meet 2015 at the...