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Land ForcesUnited States

LVTH-6

105mm amphibious self-propelled howitzerFielded 1957Pending verification
Land ForcesUSA
LVTH-6
Photo: P1898 · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type105mm amphibious self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction1957
ProliferationAt least 4 countries
ManufacturerFMC (Food Machinery Corporation)Med[1]
ConfigurationTrackedMed[1]
Crew7Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.11 m30 ftMed[1]
Width3.57 m12 ftMed[1]
Height4.07 m13 ftMed[1]
Combat weight39.3 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineContinental LV-1790-1Med[1]
Engine power704 hpMed[1]
Max road speed300 km/h186 mph · 162 ktAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
FordingAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
ArmorSteel. 16 mm maximum; 6 mm minimumMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x M1919A4 7.62mm Medium Machine Gun; 1 x H2HB 12.7mm Heavy Machine GunMed[1]
Variants
LVTP-5APC[1]
LVTC-5Command Vehicle[1]
LVTR-1Recovery Vehicle[1]
LVTE-1Mine Sweeper[1]
LVTAA-X1Anti-Aircraft Variant[1]
Summary

The LVTH-6 American 105mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) fire support variant armed with M49 105 mm howitzer.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United StatesChilePhilippinesTaiwan
Sources
  1. LVTH-6 American 105mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)