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M1059A3

Smoke Generator Carrier M10591-3

M1059: General
Date of first acceptance 1988 Total acceptances 276
Manufacturer FMC Corp. Crew
3 men:
  • Commander in hull center
  • Smoke generator operator in passenger compartment
  • Driver in hull left front
M1059: Dimensions
Combat weight 24,400lbs
11,100kg		 Height over smoke generators 100.75"
255.9cm
Length 191.00"
485.14cm		 Gun overhang forward 0"
Width overall 105.75"
268.61cm		 Tread 85.0"
216cm
Ground clearance 17.125"
43.498cm		 Ground pressure, zero penetration 7.77psi
.546kg/cm²
M1059: Armament
Type Mount Ammunition Traverse Elevation
.50cal M2HB MG Flexible on cupola mount 2,000 rounds 360°
(manual)		 Manual
Night vision
Infrared periscope M19 for driver
M1059: 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°
M1059: Automotive
Engine General Motors 6V53; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee diesel
Horsepower Gross: 212@2,800rpm Torque Gross: 492 ft-lb@1,300rpm Fuel capacity 95gal
360L
Transmission Allison TX-100, 3 ranges forward, 1 reverse
Steering DS200 controlled differential, steering levers
Brakes Differential band
M1059: 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, second, and last road wheels/track
M1059: 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
T150
Center guide, double pin, steel with chevron rubber pad
Width 14.81"
37.62cm		 Pitch 6"
15cm		 Shoes/track Left side: 63
Right side: 64		 Ground contact length 105"
267cm
M1059: 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

The M1059 was based on the M113A2 APC, and carried an M157 smoke generating set in the passenger compartment. A 120gal (450L) fog oil tank was stored inside the vehicle, and an M54 smoke generator was mounted on either side of the vehicle roof and enclosed by a boxlike armor shield. The generators vaporized the fog oil with heat produced from a pulse jet engine, and then the oil condensed once it was dispensed, forming a large white cloud. The smoke generating set was powered by 10 gallons (40L) of gasoline stored in two cans on the rear of the vehicle, allowing around 1 hour and 40 minutes of continual operation. The fog oil capacity was enough to last up to 2 hours of operation.

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Smoke Generator Carrier M1059A31,4-5

M1059A3: General
Date of first acceptance 1996
Manufacturer FMC Corp. Crew
3 men:
  • Commander in hull center
  • Smoke generator operator in passenger compartment
  • Driver in hull left front
M1059A3: Dimensions
Combat weight 26,600lbs
12,100kg		 Height over smoke generators 100.75"
255.9cm
Length 209.75"
532.77cm		 Gun overhang forward 0"
Width overall 105.75"
268.61cm		 Tread 85.0"
216cm
Ground clearance 17.125"
43.498cm		 Ground pressure, zero penetration 7.34psi
.516kg/cm²
M1059A3: Armament
Type Mount Ammunition Traverse Elevation
.50cal M2HB MG Flexible on cupola mount 2,000 rounds 360°
(manual)		 Manual
Night vision
Infrared periscope M19A1 for driver
M1059A3: 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°
M1059A3: Automotive
Engine General Motors 6V53T; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee, turbosupercharged diesel
Horsepower Gross: 275@2,800rpm Torque Gross: 627 ft-lb@1,600rpm Fuel capacity 95gal
360L
Transmission Allison X-200-4 or X-200-4A, 4 ranges forward, 2 reverse
Steering Hydrostatic, steering yoke
Brakes Multiple plate, oil cooled
M1059A3: 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, second, and last road wheels/track
M1059A3: 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
T150
Center guide, double pin, steel with chevron rubber pad
Width 14.81"
37.62cm		 Pitch 6"
15cm		 Shoes/track Left side: 63
Right side: 64		 Ground contact length 105"
267cm
M1059A3: 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 Pivot Max fording depth Floats
Cruising range ~300mi, roads
~480km, roads

M1059A3 used the RISE powerpack and other improvements of the M113A3. Another change was the use of the M157A2 smoke generator set, which allowed different fuels to be used for smoke generation, including diesel.

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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. TM 9-2350-261-10 Operator's Manual for Carrier, Personnel, Full Tracked, Armored M113A2 NSN 2350-01-068-4077, Carrier, Command Post, Light Tracked, M577A2 NSN 2350-01-068-4089, Carrier, Mortar, 120-MM, M121; Self-propelled, M1064 NSN 2350-01-338-3116, Carrier, Standardized Integrated Command Post System, M1068 NSN 2350-01-354-5657, Carrier, Smoke Generator, Full Tracked, M1059 NSN 2350-01-203-0188, Combat Vehicle, Anti-tank, Improved TOW Vehicle, M901A1 NSN 2350-01-103-5641. Washington, DC: Dept. of the Army, Aug 2005.
  3. Crismon, Fred W. U.S. Military Tracked Vehicles. Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1992.
  4. TM 9-2350-277-10 Operator's Manual for Carrier, Personnel, Full Tracked, Armored M113A3 2350–01–219–7577 (EIC AEY), Carrier, Command Post, Light Tracked, M577A3 2350–01–369–6085 (EIC AE7), Carrier, Smoke Generator, Full Tracked, M1059A3 2350–01–369–6083 (EIC AFA), Carrier, Mortar, 120-MM, M121, Self-propelled, M1064A3 2350–01–369–6082 (EIC AE8), Carrier, Standardized Integrated Command Post System (SICPS), M1068A3 2350–01–369–6086 (EIC AFC), Carrier, Mechanized Smoke Obscurant M58 2350–01–418–6654 (EIC 5CG). Washington, DC: Dept. of the Army, Jan 2001.
  5. Federation of American Scientists. "M1059A3 Lynx Smoke Generator Carrier." DOD 101. 5 Feb 2000. 5 Oct 2001 <http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m1059.htm>. DOD 101
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