Self-propelled Flame Thrower Carrier M132A11-2
M132A1: General
Date of first acceptance December 1963 Total acceptances 150
Manufacturer FMC Corp. Crew
2 men:
  • Flame gun operator in hull center
  • Driver in hull left front
M132A1: Dimensions
Combat weight 23,895lbs
10,838kg		 Height over cupola periscope guard 95.75"
243.2cm
Length 191.5"
486.4cm		 Gun overhang forward 0"
Width over track shrouds 105.75"
268.61cm		 Tread 85.0"
216cm
Ground clearance 16.1"
40.9cm		 Ground pressure, zero penetration 7.6psi
.53kg/cm²
M132A1: Armament
Type Mount Ammunition Traverse Elevation
Flame Thrower M10-8 Cupola mount 200galo
760L		 360°
(manual)		 +55° to -15°
(manual)
7.62mm M73 MG Coaxial to flame thrower 200 rounds 360°
(manual)		 +55° to -15°
(manual)
M132A1: Armor
Assembly
Welding
Hull
Rolled 5083/5086 H32 aluminum armor
Location Thickness Angle from vertical
Upper front 1.5"
3.8cm		 45°
Lower front 1.5"
3.8cm		 30°
Upper sides 1.75"
4.45cm		 0°
Lower sides 1.25"
3.18cm		 0°
Rear 1.5"
3.8cm		 9°
Ramp 1.5"
3.8cm		 8°
Top 1.5"
3.8cm		 90°
Floor 1.125"
2.858cm		 90°
M132A1: Automotive
Engine General Motors 6V53; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee diesel
Horsepower Gross: 212@2800rpm Torque Gross: 492 ft-lb@1300rpm Fuel capacity 95gal
360L
Transmission Allison TX-100, 3 ranges forward, 1 reverse
Steering DS200 controlled differential, steering levers
Brakes Differential band
M132A1: Suspension
Type Road wheels Track return rollers
Torsion bar 5 individually sprung dual/track Flat track
Drive sprockets Idlers Shock absorbers
10-tooth front drive Dual adjustable at rear of track On first and last road wheels/track
M132A1: Track
T130E1
Center guide, single pin, steel with detachable rubber pad
Width 15"
38cm		 Pitch 6"
15cm		 Shoes/track Left side: 63
Right side: 64		 Ground contact length 105"
267cm
M132A1: Performance
Max level road speed 40mph
64kph		 Max water speed 3.6mph
5.8kph
Max trench 66"
170cm		 Max grade 60%
Max sideslope 30% Max vertical obstacle 24"
61cm
Min turning diameter 26'
7.9m		 Max fording depth Floats
Cruising range ~300mi, roads
~480km, roads


Introduced in March 1963 and encompassing a production run of 201 vehices, the M132 was an M113 APC modified into a mobile flame thrower. The cupola was replaced with the flame gun mounting, and the passenger compartment was taken up by the M10 fuel and pressure unit, which consisted of four 50 gallon (190L) spherical flame fuel tanks, each of which was topped by a spherical air compressor. The M8 cupola group housed the flame gun. The 200 gallons (760L) of fuel enabled the vehicle to fire for 32 seconds at a range of up to 650' (200m). M132A1 involved installing the M10-8 flame thrower into the M113A1.

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References

  1. Hunnicutt, R.P. Bradley: A History of American Fighting and Support Vehicles. Navato, CA: Presidio Press, 1999.
    Reprinted with permission from Bradley, R.P. Hunnicutt ©1999, available from Presidio Press, 505B San Martin Drive, Suite 160, Navato, CA 94945.

  2. Crismon, Fred W. U.S. Military Tracked Vehicles. Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1992.



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