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Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · United States · 1956
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
30
Troop Capacity
65
Mobility
75
Self-Defence Firepower
20
Survivability
35
Amphibious Capability
90
Versatility
60
Reliability
70
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956–2025
Operators4 countries
Quantity1,124
Data Quality88%
53
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
3/22
Early Cold War
95/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
30
Troop Capacity
65
Mobility
75
Self-Defence Firepower
20
Survivability
35
Amphibious Capability
90
Versatility
60
Reliability
70
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
LVT-5
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)
—
53
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ 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
▣Protection12MOD.12
◇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
▤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
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1956Production started
  3. 1960Entered service
  4. 1975Sale: Philippines (50 units)
  5. 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
Operator Inventory1country · 50units
50active
LVT-5SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1975Philippines50——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Early Cold War
📖 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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