M113 90V

The M113 series was an extremely popular carrier for self-propelled weapons. It provided the basic chassis for a wide variety of fire support vehicle, some of which could be classified as self-propelled artillery, tank destroyers, or light tanks, in both the United States and abroad. The M113 90V is a combination of various modifications for the M113 featuring 90 mm guns.

Drawing of the M113A1 with the LS90 turret and Cockerill gun.

One US modification took the LP90 Cadillac Gage turret from the V-300 armored car and mounted it to the roof of a M113A1, utilizing the Cockerill Mk. III cannon equipped with a muzzle break to reduce the recoil force. Another modification took place in France, with an agreement between GIAT and FMC, resulting in a GIAT TS90 turret installed on a M113A2 and armed with the GIAT CS90 gun.

Prototype M113A2 with the TS90 turret and CS90 gun.

In World Of Tanks, the M113 90V is a step up from the M113 FSV. The HEAT/HEP/HE ammunition loadout for its weapons remains, but the increased caliber size, barrel length, and turrets allow for the tank to engage enemies at a longer distance than its predecessor. However, the shell velocity should remain poor because of the properties of these rifled guns. Hit-and-run tactics would still be the most preferable option with this tank, in my opinion.

Guns: 90 mm Cockerill Mk. III; 90 mm CS90

Engines: GM 6V53 (212 hp); GM 6V53T (285 hp)

Turrets (Turret Armor (mm)): M113 (LP90) (10/10/10); M113 (TS90) (10/10/10)

Suspensions/Alternate Hulls, Total Weight (metric tons): M113A1 90V (??); M113A2 90V (??)

Hull Armor (mm): 38/44/38

Top Speed: 64 km/h

Crew: 3 (Driver; Gunner/Loader; Commander/Radio/Loader)


Parent: M113 FSV
Children: T114 BAT

Sources:

Hunnicutt, R. P. Bradley, 2015.