LVT Amphibious Vehicles

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:US_29th_Marine_Division
gptkbp:armament Machine guns
gptkbp:crew 2-3 personnel
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:features Low profile
Buoyant hull
Wide tracks
Ramps for loading/unloading
Tracked wheels
Water propulsion system
gptkbp:first_introduced 1940s
gptkbp:height Approximately 7 feet
gptkbp:historical_context Developed during World War II
Influenced modern amphibious vehicle design
Response to need for amphibious warfare
gptkbp:historical_significance First amphibious assault vehicles used in combat
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LVT Amphibious Vehicles
gptkbp:is_capable_of Transporting supplies
Carrying troops
gptkbp:is_designed_for Land and water operations
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:battle
gptkbp:legacy Foundation for future amphibious vehicles
Symbol of amphibious warfare capabilities
gptkbp:length Approximately 20 feet
gptkbp:max_speed Approximately 6 mph
Approximately 8 mph
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:operational_range Varies by model
gptkbp:production_years 1940s to 1990s
gptkbp:replaced_by AAV-7
gptkbp:seating_capacity Up to 30 troops
gptkbp:successor AAV P7
gptkbp:used_in Logistics support
Troop transport
Amphibious assaults
Combat support
Beach landings
gptkbp:variant gptkb:LVT-1
gptkb:LVT-3
gptkb:LVT-2
gptkb:LVT-4
LVT(A)-1
LVT(A)-4
gptkbp:width Approximately 8 feet