What Do You Know About M113 Armored Personnel Carrier?

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The M113 was the most widely used armored vehicle of the US Army in the?
- Vietnam War
- Spanish war
- Asia war
- None of the above

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Different designs, pattern shapes, tanks come in that order, an example is the M113 armored carrier used by US food machinery corp for the Vietnam War. Are you up for some surprise questions?

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2.

The M112’s versatility spawned a wide variety of adaptations that live on?
- Worldwide
- Europe
- Asia
- Germany
Correct Answer

A. Worldwide

Explanation

The M112's versatility led to its adaptations being used worldwide, not limited to a specific region or country. Its wide range of applications and modifications allowed it to be utilized in various parts of the world, making it a globally recognized and utilized piece of equipment.

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3.

The first batch of 31 M113s arrived in Vietnam and was sent to two?
- Army of the Republic of Vietnam
- China
- North Korea
- South Korea
Correct Answer

A. Army of the Republic of Vietnam

Explanation

The first batch of 31 M113s arrived in Vietnam and was sent to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. This suggests that the vehicles were intended for use by the South Vietnamese military, rather than being sent to any of the other options listed (China, North Korea, or South Korea).

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4.

The M113 was developed to provide a survivable and reliable light tracked vehicle able to be?
- Air-lifted
- Air-dropped
- Air-borne
- A and B only
Correct Answer

A. A and B only

Explanation

The M113 was developed to be air-lifted and air-dropped. This means that it was designed to be transported by aircraft, either by being lifted or dropped from the air. This feature makes the M113 versatile and able to be quickly deployed to different locations, increasing its survivability and reliability in various combat situations.

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5.

The original concept was that the vehicle would be used solely for?
- Transportation
- Swimming
- Combat
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Transportation

Explanation

The correct answer is Transportation. The original concept for the vehicle was to be used for transportation purposes. This implies that the vehicle was designed and intended to be used as a means of transportation, such as for commuting or traveling from one place to another. The other options, swimming and combat, do not align with the original concept of the vehicle and are therefore incorrect.

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6.

The US Army’s heavy brigade combat teams are equipped with approximately?
- 6,000 M113s
- 4,000 Bradleys
- 5,000 M113
- A and B only
Correct Answer

A. A and B only

Explanation

The correct answer is A and B only. This means that the US Army's heavy brigade combat teams are equipped with both approximately 6,000 M113s and 4,000 Bradleys. This information suggests that the heavy brigade combat teams have a combination of these two types of vehicles in their arsenal.

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7.

Food machinery corp, responded with two proposals; two versions of the aluminum?
- T113
- T114
- T115
- T116
Correct Answer

A. T113

Explanation

The correct answer is T113 because it is mentioned in the question that Food machinery corp responded with two proposals, and T113 is one of the proposals.

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8.

The M113 was developed by Food Machinery Corp which had produced the earlier?
- M59
- M75
- M114
- A and B only
Correct Answer

A. A and B only

Explanation

The M113 was developed by Food Machinery Corp, which had also produced the earlier M59 and M75. Therefore, the correct answer is A and B only.

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9.

The US Army planned to retire the M113 family of vehicles by?
- 2017
- 2016
- 2018
- 2014
Correct Answer

A. 2018

Explanation

The correct answer is 2018. This means that the US Army had planned to retire the M113 family of vehicles by the year 2018.

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10.

The US Army, after berating the Vietnamese for flouting battle doctrine, came out with their own?
- ADA version
- ACAV version
- M113A2
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. ACAV version

Explanation

The correct answer is ACAV version. The US Army, after criticizing the Vietnamese for not following battle doctrine, developed their own version called the ACAV (Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle) to better adapt to the conditions of the Vietnam War. This version was specifically designed for combat and featured improved firepower and protection compared to previous models.

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