Australian Army M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) rumble out along the waterfront at Bowen during Exercise Talisman Sabre. They have just inserted Japanese troops following their arrival at the Airport.
The M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) have provided the Australian Defence Force with a protected mobility and armoured fighting capability since the Vietnam War.
The M113AS4 was upgraded from the Vietnam-era M113AS1 and includes an electrically powered turret, day/night weapon sights, a new engine, steering controls, drive train, electrical and fuel systems as well as a newly designed internal layout.
The APC is an all-terrain vehicle designed to protect and transport its crew and up to ten infantry personnel. The M113 incorporates armour resistance to small arms fire, ballistic plating for mine blast protection and spall curtains to maximise passenger survivability.
Logistically, the vehicle is capable of rapid deployment by road, rail, sea or air. The M113 is designed for highway, off-road and cross-country travel while combat laden.
