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Land ForcesUnited States

M901 ITV

Anti-tank guided missile carrierFielded 1978Pending verification
Land ForcesUSA
M901 ITV
Photo: JTOcchialini · CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAnti-tank guided missile carrier
Date of introduction1978
ProliferationAt least 11 countries
Crew4Med[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisM113A1Med[1]
Engine power212 hpMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Max road speed64 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Swim speed5.8 km/h4 mph · 3 ktMed[1]
Protection
Smoke Equipment8 x smoke grenade launchersMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemAN/TAS-4 thermal sightMed[1]
Variants
M901employs the M220A1 TOW[1]
M901A1employs the M220A2 TOW 2[1]
M901A3employs the M220A2 TOW 2 and incorporates the RISE powerpack and improved driver controls of the M113A3.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 5Confidence · Source
Shaped Charge (HEAT)ammunition
Med[1]
Armor penetration
600 mm
HEATammunition
Med[1]
Armor penetration
800 mm
HEATammunition
Med[1]
Armor penetration
900 mm
Tandem Shaped Charge (Large HEAT, long probe)ammunition
Med[1]
Armor penetration
900 mm
Dual explosive-formed penetrators (EFP),top-attackammunition
Med[1]
Armor penetration
900 mm
Summary

The M901 ITV (Improved TOW Vehicle) is an American armored vehicle introduced into service in 1979 and designed to carry a dual M220 TOW launcher. It is based on the ubiquitous M113 Armored Personnel Carrier chassis.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United StatesBahrainEgyptGreeceJordanKuwaitMoroccoPakistanPortugalThailandTunisia
Sources
  1. M901 ITV American Anti-Tank Guided Missile Carrier, 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-SA 2.0)