LVT-1 Aligator amphibious vehicle | USA

The LVT-1 Alligator was the first model of the Landing Vehicle, Tracked (LVT) series developed by the United States Armed Forces during World War II for amphibious assault and transport tasks. Originally designed for use in swampy areas, the Alligator quickly became a crucial factor in amphibious operations in the Pacific Theater, allowing troops and equipment to be moved directly from ship to beaches, often under enemy fire.

Areas of Operation: The LVT-1 Alligator was used primarily in the Pacific Theater, particularly in the amphibious landings on the Japanese-occupied islands.

For which country: United States

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Perfect for Pacific campaigns to simulate amphibious landings and assaults.
• Flames of War: A good addition to American forces in scenarios that require overcoming beach defenses.
• Chain of Command: Can be used for special missions that involve transporting troops over water and then landing on enemy-controlled territory.

Technical data:

• Crew: 3 (drivers, two machine gunners) + up to 18 infantrymen
• Length: 7.9m
• Width: 3.3 m
• Height: 2.5m
• Weight: 12.7 tons
• Armor: No to light armor
• Armament: Machine guns (type and number varied)
• Engine: Hercules WXLC-3, 6-cylinder petrol engine, 146 hp
• Speed: Up to 40 km/h on land and 12 km/h in water