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Re: Spaced away from hull?

April 3 2012 at 8:14 PM

(Login Costas2)
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from IP address 88.218.93.184

Hi Tim,
The basic LVT-4 was unarmored, although there were armor kits available to be fitted as needed. The kit included plates for the cab, bow and side sponsons. I found some high resolution pictures of the Bovington vehicle in Flickr and if you look closely, you'll notice that the armor is flush with the mild steel plates it's fitted over.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dereks_photos/5866886316/sizes/o/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dereks_photos/5866868460/sizes/o/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryslemmings/4788017048/sizes/l/in/photostream/

From the pictures of US operated LVT-4s I've seen, the armor plates were also flush fitting. Spacing them would complicate plugging any penetration holes, especially on the sponsons. Remember, the armor was thin and proof only against small arms fire.

This message has been edited by Costas2 from IP address 88.218.93.184 on Apr 3, 2012 8:16 PM

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Re: Spaced away from hull? - Tim Streeter on Apr 4, 10:24 PM

You're most welcome, glad to help. - Costas Tsaganas on Apr 5, 3:12 AM