M113A1-B-Rec

     Notes:  This armored recovery vehicle is based on an M113A1 chassis updated to M113A2 standards.  It is used by Brazil, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Netherlands, and Sudan.  The M113A1 B-Rec has a main winch with a capacity of 9.07 tons, and has 91.4 meters of cable.  This winch is located in the center of the rear compartment. The winch's mechanism always makes sure the cable is wound around its drum as tightly and evenly as possible.  Spades are lowered on each side of the hull at the rear during heavy winching operations and when using the crane. If the soil is especially soft a third spade can be lowered in the front. The crane is mounted on the left side of the roof, has a reach of 3 meters, and can lift 1.36 tons.  M113A1 B-Recs are modified so that, with the hatches closed, the vehicle has NBC Overpressure protection. The M113A1 has been redesigned to provide extra buoyancy in areas necessary to counteract extra weight for its crane and winch mechanisms.  Though some of these vehicles have been built in the US, none of them have been picked up for US Military service.  (The remainder of these vehicles are built in Belgium.)

     The original M113 ARVs were designed in the US, and during their testing were designated XM806; despite much testing with satisfactory results, the US Army ultimately decided to pass on them for its uses.