LVT-6 B

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LVT-6
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:LVT-3
gptkb:LVT-4
LVT(A)-1
LVT(A)-4
gptkbp:armament gptkb:M2_Browning_.50_cal_machine_gun
gptkbp:armor up to 1 inch
gptkbp:combat_role amphibious assault
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
required
gptkbp:deployment Pacific Theater
gptkbp:design gptkb:Higgins_Industries
gptkbp:engine gptkb:GMC_6-71_diesel_engine
gptkbp:features tracked vehicle
waterproof hull
propeller propulsion
ramp for loading/unloading
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Battle_of_Saipan
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 50 gallons
gptkbp:height 8 ft 6 in
gptkbp:historical_significance used in major amphibious landings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LVT-6 B
gptkbp:landscape land and water
gptkbp:length 24 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:battle
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Amtrac
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Iwo_Jima
gptkb:Leyte_Gulf
gptkb:Tarawa
gptkb:Tinian
gptkb:Saipan
gptkb:Guadalcanal
gptkb:Philippines
gptkb:Okinawa
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:1,000
gptkbp:operational_range 200 miles
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:primary_function cargo transport
transport troops
gptkbp:production_years 1944-1945
gptkbp:role assault vehicle
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:30
gptkbp:services gptkb:1944
gptkbp:speed 6 mph on water
24 mph on land
gptkbp:successor gptkb:LVT-7
gptkbp:type gptkb:Landing_Vehicle_Tracked
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:weight 16,000 lb
gptkbp:width 10 ft 6 in