AAF American Armoured Foundation Tank Museum - Armored Personnel Carriers - M59 Armored Personnel Carrier
Bill Maloney
11/19/2007

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M59 Armored Personnel Carrier Specifications:

Length: 18 feet 5 inches
Width:
10 feet, 10 inches
Height:
9 feet, 4 inches
Crew:
12
Weight:
19 Tons
Max Speed: 30mph
Range: 125 miles
Armor: .4 inch frontal
Powerplant: Two GMC 302 inline 6cyl water cooled gas engines 250hp
Fuel Capacity: 136 gallons
Armament:
 One 50 cal Machine Gun
Entered Service: 1953
Unit Cost: $ 32,800

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