Self-propelled TOW Guided-missile Carrier M113A1.
The TOW launcher is raised through the roof hatch and is ready to fire in this grainy image. The exposed nature of the firing position can be gleaned from the picture, which drove the development of the TOW CAP ballistic cover until the follow-on M901 ITV was developed. (Picture from History of the TOW Missile System.)
The raised TOW launcher, pointed to the rear, can be seen behind the vehicle commander. These men were taking part in Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '84. (Picture taken 2 Mar 1984 by SPC Long; available from the National Archives.)
Although poor in quality, this image shows an erected TOW CAP. The ballistic nylon curtains can be seen encompassing the TOW launcher and crew, and a short front panel is emplaced. (Picture from History of the TOW Missile System.)
The CAP is shown here stowed in two sections on the vehicle roof on each side of the launcher. (Picture from History of the TOW Missile System.)
A cross-section of the BGM-71A missile is provided here. (Picture from History of the TOW Missile System.)
