M113 ACAV

The M113 ACAV is a tier 3 Tank Destroyer originating from the United States, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked from the XM800T LAW, and leads to the LAV-300 and Wiesel 1 TOW.

Features

 * Slayer: This vehicle carries an extremely powerful and accurate weapon, allowing it to destroy enemy armor at long distances.
 * HESH rounds: This vehicle can fire special Squash Head rounds. These are extremely effective against angled armor that is typical for Soviet tanks.
 * Amphibious: This vehicle is more resistant to taking on water, allowing it to traverse wider rivers or lakes.
 * Troop Compartment: This vehicle features a troop compartment, allowing you to repair your modules faster and to capture objectives more effectively.

Player Recommendations
A tank destroyer with a powerful gun capable of shooting over ridges, the M113 ACAV is a mobile flanker capable of inflicting heavy damage on the enemy from a distance. With excellent gun depression and camouflage, it's capable of getting into hull down positions at range and suppressing targets without the risk of return fire.

Pros

 * Excellent camouflage rating
 * Very good mobility
 * Very good gun depression
 * Mechanized infantry further expands its firepower potential

Cons

 * Negligible armor
 * Only fires HEAT rounds

Upgrade Suggestions
As the M113 ACAV is all about the firepower and mobility, upgrading to the Improved Stowage for faster firing and 6V53T Diesel Engine for improved acceleration should be a high priority.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Augmented Optics
 * Improved Gun Breech
 * Improved Pioneer Tool Kit

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Juan Carlos, to improve the aim speed and crew stats
 * Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
 * Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation

History
Class: Infantry Fighting Vehicle Developed: 1963-1965 Service: 1963-1974 Vehicles Built: 50-100 Operators: USA, South Vietnam The M113 ACAV is a variant of the ubiquitous American M113 APC, which became famous during the Vietnam War. ACAV stands for Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle, signifying a switch from the traditional U.S. APC battle taxi role to something resembling an Infantry Fighting Vehicle doctrine. The M113 would no longer be used to just transport troops around and bail out once the fighting got thick, but to accompany the infantry into battle and actively support them with the fire of its weapons. The first ACAV vehicles were actually not designed by the Americans, but by their South-Vietnamese allies, who actively used the M113 in battle. They installed machinegun shields, added some extra armor plating and sometimes installed a 106mm M40 recoilless rifle on top of the vehicle for some extra firepower. This weapon turned out to be extremely useful against various barricades and jungle fortifications. The Americans also adopted the gun shield idea and by 1965 production of an ACAV kit was underway in the United States and Okinawa. These kits were then installed by the troops in the field, although in some later cases ACAV kits were installed on M113 vehicles that were still located in the United States. The first time the ACAV variant was used in large numbers was Operation Cedar Falls in January 1967, during which it was used by 11th Armored Cavalry. Many were afterwards used as convoy escorts. There were several mount variants of the M40 ACAV, but most disappeared with the end of the Vietnam War. Some were given to the Cambodian Khmer forces. Hundreds of M113s ended up in North Vietnamese hands, many of which were of the ACAV variant. Exactly how many vehicles were equipped with recoilless rifles is unknown, perhaps several dozen.