M132 Armored Flamethrower
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Originally, as early as August 1962, a flamethrower was equipped onto a M113. This configuration however, was used in combat situations only four times within the year. Around December 1964, the first armored Cavalry was sent two M132 flamethrower armored vehicles. They were used almost daily in various operations. After this, the Army Concept Team advised that four M132's (in addition to two M113's) be shipped to each existing regiment. In this armored vehicle, its usual passenger compartment was removed, and replaced with a M10 fuel and pressure unit (four 50 gallon fuel tanks). Because of the large amount of fuel (200 gallons) it could fire for up to 32 seconds. Its range was 200 meters. The M132 was mostly used with other vehicles as a support, because on their own, they were quite vulnerable to heavily armored units, air support, and any target out of range.
[edit] Combat statistics
- Manufacturer: FMC Corp
- Crew: Flame gun operator in hull center, Driver in hull left front
- Combat weight: 23,330 lb (10,580 kg)
- Armor thickness: 1.125in-1.75in (2.858cm-4.45 cm)
- Engine: Chrysler 75M; 8 cylinder, 4 cycle, vee gasoline
- Fuel capacity: 80gal (300L)
- Horse power: 215 at 4000rpm
- Torque: 332ft·lbf at 2800 rpm
- Transmission: Allison TX-200-2A
- Max speed (on flat road): 40 mph (64 km/h)
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