M75 Armored Personnel Carrier

The M75 Armored Personnel Carrier, manufactured by International Harvester Corporation, was developed as an alternative to the World War II era Half-Track. Weighing 42,000 pounds, or 21 tons, it carried a crew of 3 plus 9 passengers and was armed with a .50 caliber M2 Browning Machine Gun with 1,800 rounds. Powered by a Continental A0-895-4 six-cylinder, 295 hp engine, it had a maximum speed of 45 mph and an operational range of 115 miles. Offering improved protection for crew and troops and the ability to perform amphibious operations, it was used in the Korean War and throughout the 1950's until replaced by the M59. A total of 1,729 were built. This vehicle was used by the Louisiana National Guard 165th Transportation Battalion from 1 Jul 1959 to 1 May 1963, then by the 1089th Transportation Company until 30 Apr 1964.

Arabi, Louisiana · United States