Originally designed for an air defence role, the M-163 mounted a six-barrel 20mm vulcun gatling gun. Used in the ground assault role similar to the M-42 Duster, the M-163 could lay down some devastating fire-power. One problem however was the vast quantity of ammunition required to keep the vehicle fully operational (see Picture Gallery).
Scheme
Country of Origin:
USA
Crew:
2+11
Length:
191.5 in
Engines:
Detroit Diesel V-6 diesel - 212 bhp
Weight:
12.5 tons
Maximum Speed:
37.9 mph road, 3.6 mph water
Armament:
M168 gun system consisisting of 6 x 20mm barrels grouped on a geared motor, firing 3,000 rounds per min .
