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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
LVT-5
Country
Production
1956–2025
Quantity
1,124
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · EARLY COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1956
- Combat Weight37.4 t
- Crew3
- Passengers / Dismounts34
- Vehicle ClassArmored personnel carrier
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament6MOD.6
- Main Armament.30 caliber MG/105mm howitzer(LVTP-6)
- Main Gun Calibre105 mm
- Gun Typehowitzer
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationNo
- Stabilized GunNo
▣Protection12MOD.12
- Armour TypeRolled homogeneous armour
- Hull Front (RHA equiv.)16 mm
- Turret Front (RHA equiv.)16 mm
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
- V-Shaped HullNo
- Spall LinerNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesNo
- Fire SuppressionNo
◇Mobility8MOD.8
- Engine TypeContinental LV-1790-1 V-12 gasoline
- Engine Power704 hp
- Power-to-Weight19 hp
- SuspensionTorsilastic
- Max Road Speed48 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed48 km/h
- Operational Range306 km
- AmphibiousYes
◆Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length9.04 m
- Width3.57 m
- Height2.92 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production1,124
- Production Start1,956 year
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1956Production started
- 1960Entered service
- 1975Sale: Philippines (50 units)
- 2025Production ended
70
years in service
69
years in production
1,124
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
LVT-5 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
2
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
LVT-5SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 |  Philippines | 50 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
95ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)3EARLY COLD WAR · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)1627UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS60PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
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