M901A3, employs the M220A2 TOW 2 and incorporates the RISE powerpack and improved driver controls of the M113A3.

Feb 22, 2000 · The M901A3 Improved TOW Vehicle (ITV) is a weapon system using present TOW components, mounted on a modified M113A3. It incorporates the RISE powerpack and improved driver controls. The TOW components are mounted in a launcher platform that is attached to a modified M27 cupola.

Dec 21, 2020 · The last incarnation has become the M901A3 which retains the M220A2 TOW-2 missile system but incorporates the improvements seen in the corresponding M113A3 APC mark. The M901 has been exported to Bahrain, Egypt, Greece, Jordan, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Thailand, and Tunisia.

Jun 24, 2022 · The basic M901 mounted the M22A1 TOW, followed by the M901A1 with the M220A2 TOW 2 missiles. The final option, the M901A3, carried the same TOW2 missiles and launcher as the A1 model, but had vehicular improvements, such as improved driver controls and RISE powerpack.

The M901 Improved TOW vehicle uses the M113A2 chassis. Some vehicles were converted from M113A1 as well. The M901A3 variant includes the automotive improvements as found on the M113A3.

Aug 9, 2004 · m901a3 Uses a modified M113A3 as the platform vehicle. A variety of M113-based vehicles have incorporated TOW "hammerhead" launcher for use as ATGM launcher vehicles.

Aug 22, 2024 · M901A3 was equipped with the RISE improvements of the M113A3. The various versions of the TOW missile are as follows: BGM-71A from 1970 was the basic version with a 5" (13cm) diameter, 5.4lb (2.4kg) explosive weight warhead and a 3,000m (1.86mi) range.

History. Entering service with the US Army in 1978, the M901 had a high first-round hit probability with a rapid engagement rate while providing the crew (squad leader, driver, gunner, loader) and weapon system protection from hostile small-arms fire and artillery fragments.

The M901-series improved TOW vehicle (ITV) is a one-vehicle weapon system (Figure 4-1). The M901 employs the M220A1 TOW and the M901A1 employs the M220A2 TOW 2. The ITV is manned by a four-man...

Jul 7, 2011 · The M901A3 Improved TOW Vehicle (ITV) is a weapon system using present TOW components, mounted on a modified M113A3. It incorporates the RISE powerpack and improved driver controls.