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CADILLAC GAGE V-100XM
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The V-100 APC originally was designed for convoy escort, reconnaissance or police riot control. The first prototype was completed in March 1963 and production began in 1964. It is an amphibious vehicle with a hull of welded, high hardness ballistic armor plating, which protects against small arms fire, grenades and anti-personnel mines. The commando was used extensively in Southeast Asia, not only by the U.S. Army and the USAF, but also by the Army of the Republic of Vietnam and by Thailand's armed forces. The V-100, designated XM 706E2 by the USAF, was employed by Air Force personnel for base perimeter defense during the war in Southeast Asia.
This vehicle was turned over to the USAF for operational use in September 1969 and was acquired by the museum from Fort Sill, Okla., in 1987.
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Armament: In USAF version, two top-mounted M-60 machine guns, or hand weapons fired by crew members through hull gun ports
Engine: One Chrysler 361 cu. in. V-8 gasoline engine of 200 hp
Powertrain: Manual 5-speed transmission with 4-wheel drive
Crew: 12, including driver
Maximum Speed: Land: 62 mph; Water: 3.4 mph
Range: Road: 550 miles; Cross Country: 400 miles
Width: 7 ft. 5 in.
Length: 18 ft. 6 in.
Height: 6 ft. 4 in.
Weight: 16,250 lbs. loaded
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