M113A1 Twin Recoilless Rifle Carrier

     Notes: This Pakistani modification of the M113A1 uses a mount on the forward part of the hull instead of the normal commander's cupola for a twin M40A2 106mm recoilless rifle installation.  The vehicle carries a small crew and a large amount of ammunition for its launchers.  The mount includes a laser rangefinder for the recoilless rifles to increase accuracy.  The weapons are fired by a gunner standing in the open rear hatch.

     The M113A1 hull is driven by the 6V53 212-horsepower diesel engine, and an automatic transmission is installed. The engine, transmission, differential, and final drives are unified into a single power pack which may be replaced as one unit or serviced as individual components. The M113A1 chassis is controlled by differential steering and tillers. The fuel tanks are in the walls of the fighting compartment. The crew compartment of the M113A1 chassis has a very well-functioning heater. The battery compartment is also heated for cold-weather operation.