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M113 ACAV*
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Light APC*
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The Vietnam-era M113 ACAV (Armored Cavalry Assault*
 Vehicle) version is a very important chapter in*
 the long and proud history of the M113. Following*
 lessons learned, in particular the loss of 14 ARVN*
 .50 cal gunners at the Battle of Ap Bac in January*
 1963, the standard M113 was upgraded both in*
 armament and armour protection to the M-113. *
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Two M60 GPMG's were mounted, one either side*
 of the rear hatch, and fitted with protective*
 gun shields. An FMC-designed armoured gun*
 shield/turret combination was also added to*
 the commanders cupola to afford him protection*
 when manning the .50 cal machine gun. This*
 vehicle was designated the M-113 Armored*
 Cavalry vehicle (ACAV). *
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