LVT(2) ( Landing Vehicle, Tracked ) aka: "Water Buffalo"
The LVT(1) has a flat-blade track design and the LVT(2) has a double-cupped track design. The track-types can be seen in many of the Green Beach photographs.
The LVT(1) was powered by a “straight-six” six-cylinder engine, similar to those found in automobiles or trucks.The LVT(2) was powered by an air-cooled, 7-cylinder radial engine, an unusual type normally found in aircraft.
The LVT(1) was significantly smaller than the LVT(2). The LVT(1) had a displacement of 16,900 pounds and the LVT(2) had a displacement of 25,200 pounds. http://tarawa1943.com/pages/LVT-2 Buffalo page.htm
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