the guys too damm fat to drive it.it ain't that hard. Put it in drive, unlock the brake,push the petal to the floor, steer the hand levers which control the tracks.
Cool. 21 years ago, I drove this thing in the german army. Good memories, although I always envied the drivers of "real" tanks :-) The sound of the M113 is SAWEEET, though, always loved it.
WTF trying to move it with the ramp down "IDIOT" Detroit Engine 6V53T hardcore powerplant biggest issues where the bolts on the drive shaft worked themselves loose. Lazy ass grunts always lagged on their PMCS most difficult part to R/R was the starter weighs about 90 lbs and three fricken bolts other mechanics use to pull the power plant. I served in the ARMY as a 63T at FT Irwin, FT Benning, Ft Knox, Hoenfels Germany, Wildflicken Germany, Bamberg Germany, and Grafenwoer Germany
Fort Knox tank school. 'First lesson was, get in, sit down, hit those buttons and lets go. So I hit Tobacco Lake full speed down the hill, sent a column of water straight up about 20' and we got soaked. had to pump 6" of water out.
Here is Spain we have them too - in my Engineers' unit (UZAP12) there were 8 A1's and 4 A2's (6 years ago), all equipped with front pushing blade and of course 12.70 gun on top... Your vid brings nice memories, it even made me recall the smell of these fat ugly fellas, I've also spent a few long and cold nights inside of them LOL.
Where is this place? KIlleen??? I noticed the 1st Cav Patch on the soldier. This place looks very familiar. It could be the Killeen Police Training Center. I could be wrong. If anyone knows let me know
I always loved the sound of "my" M113 but would have prefered a tank that could actually turn on the spot. also, the torsion bars kept cracking if you were over ambitious in semi tough terrain, e.g. fast speeds on long whoops. still, funny times they were. would love to drive one after all those years ;-)
Driving an armoured vehicle on post without a ground guide is forbidden unless in convoy.
I used to drive one of these. I lived in one in the mud and the cold in Germany. They were fun to drive but sucked to ride in as a passenger. Loud noisy and vibrated badly.
i want to ride it :D
gunlzone 2 weeks ago
Long live the van! That's what my crew called it.
cshq177 1 month ago
@cshq177 - We called ours the Armored Winnebago.
Y10KVideo 1 month ago
That was awesome. You did this right down the road from my house.
johnpickle 1 month ago
I hate my 113, especially as a mortarman.
ftaredmonkey 2 months ago
they don't steer worth sh*t on ice.
MrCraymaker 2 months ago
hey should try driving it buttonned up. in MOPP gear. in the summer..in the desert.
MrCraymaker 2 months ago
the guys too damm fat to drive it.it ain't that hard. Put it in drive, unlock the brake,push the petal to the floor, steer the hand levers which control the tracks.
MrCraymaker 2 months ago
In Singapore, they are called the "Moving Coffin" xD
iamgangster 2 months ago
METUL BAWXES
PowerArmor96 3 months ago
Wow, incredible. It's like we're right up there riding with you, thanks for posting it! --Dancougar82
Dancougar82 3 months ago
our enemies come at us in METAL BAWKSES the cowards! the fewls! We shall take away....their metal boxes
aracaen 6 months ago
This engine sound Detroit 6v53 brings me good memories in Spain of the army in 1983
tf9229 6 months ago
In the german army they are called the "Bouillon cubes" xD
Teufelsnachbar667 7 months ago 6
This does bring back memories. Wish I had a video camera back in 1980. Drove one in Kansas, Germany and in California at Fort Irwin. *****
TheEventRecorder 7 months ago
USAF heavy weapons "Panther Teams" Air Base Defense. We used these in S. E. Asia.
I would love to take that out for a drive ! Love the audio !
cobbingman 7 months ago
Drove one today for the first time - FUN!
TheNevan60 7 months ago
Cool. 21 years ago, I drove this thing in the german army. Good memories, although I always envied the drivers of "real" tanks :-) The sound of the M113 is SAWEEET, though, always loved it.
Vollhirni 7 months ago
WTF trying to move it with the ramp down "IDIOT" Detroit Engine 6V53T hardcore powerplant biggest issues where the bolts on the drive shaft worked themselves loose. Lazy ass grunts always lagged on their PMCS most difficult part to R/R was the starter weighs about 90 lbs and three fricken bolts other mechanics use to pull the power plant. I served in the ARMY as a 63T at FT Irwin, FT Benning, Ft Knox, Hoenfels Germany, Wildflicken Germany, Bamberg Germany, and Grafenwoer Germany
bigoen 8 months ago
This was one of the best APC ever built. Has many roles, has been used by multiple countries, and halls ass with 10 soldiers and 2 crew.
Jimbo898 8 months ago
LMAO...at 3:25 did you hear the TC ask if the door was up.....Yep he tried to take off with the ramp down......
graham5148 9 months ago
Great memories !
I drived this Tank at the Army as i was Medical Soldier.
My tank was build in 1967 :P
PS:
Now the Medical Corps has these new tanks.
/watch?v=-PbV-73-gkk
Gueldenhaar 10 months ago
@Gueldenhaar
Good, but they are not tanks- They're Armored personnel Carriers, made to carry infantry into the battle and keep up with tanks.
They've been adopted to perform other roles like ambulance and cumunications vehicle but it's standart as APC.
cheers- i've been serving in my Country's Army since 2000
Antunez99 8 months ago
ISSO É UMA SUCATA, AS LATERAIS SAO DE ALUMÍNIO, FAZ MUITO BARULHO, OS SOLDADOS SERIAM MORTOS QUANDO FOSSE USA A METRALHADORA. PORCARIA !!!!
yasmimterranacer 10 months ago
thanks for that, now i can really make my m113's interior up to scrach!!!!!
pallfrick 11 months ago
chuck norris eats these for breakfast
jitzero 1 year ago
These things are sooooo old LOL!
m1up 1 year ago
@m1up Anytime they were in the vietnam war! LOOOOOOOOOOOL lmao
ItalianBlackheart123 11 months ago
@m1up Anytime they were in the vietnam war! LOOOL lmao
ItalianBlackheart123 11 months ago
@ItalianBlackheart123
Yeah man! Ancient
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@m1up Anytime they were in the vietnam war! LOL lmao
ItalianBlackheart123 11 months ago
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@m1up Anytime they were in the vietnam war! lol
ItalianBlackheart123 11 months ago
Great video! Check my channel for some clips of our military vehicles in action
Oldschoolmetalnrock 1 year ago
Fort Knox tank school. 'First lesson was, get in, sit down, hit those buttons and lets go. So I hit Tobacco Lake full speed down the hill, sent a column of water straight up about 20' and we got soaked. had to pump 6" of water out.
19baitmaster51 1 year ago
Here is Spain we have them too - in my Engineers' unit (UZAP12) there were 8 A1's and 4 A2's (6 years ago), all equipped with front pushing blade and of course 12.70 gun on top... Your vid brings nice memories, it even made me recall the smell of these fat ugly fellas, I've also spent a few long and cold nights inside of them LOL.
klavss76 1 year ago
Thanks for the ride :-) ...... I was back on memery lane. I have driven a M113A1 my self :-)
erikskafte 1 year ago
Thanks for the ride :-) ...... I was back on memery lane. I have driven a M113A1 my self :-)
erikskafte 1 year ago
33:35 to 36:40 is the most interesting part
Kuizillon 1 year ago 6
Where is this place? KIlleen??? I noticed the 1st Cav Patch on the soldier. This place looks very familiar. It could be the Killeen Police Training Center. I could be wrong. If anyone knows let me know
washko12159 1 year ago
big LIKE.
I'm an IDF solider,I am mechanic and driver of the M113.
your M-113 looks really great!!!
thumbs up friend
Adizolo90 1 year ago
lt grüber and his little tanky
(allo allo) ;)
savagedefender 1 year ago
I always loved the sound of "my" M113 but would have prefered a tank that could actually turn on the spot. also, the torsion bars kept cracking if you were over ambitious in semi tough terrain, e.g. fast speeds on long whoops. still, funny times they were. would love to drive one after all those years ;-)
Vollhirni 1 year ago
The track tension needs adjusting. Too low.
WBGVA 1 year ago
Driving an armoured vehicle on post without a ground guide is forbidden unless in convoy.
I used to drive one of these. I lived in one in the mud and the cold in Germany. They were fun to drive but sucked to ride in as a passenger. Loud noisy and vibrated badly.
Bobby
8TH ID
palonejr 1 year ago
is this the army's M113, or is this a privatly owned one buy u guys?
airplane82 1 year ago