M113 vs MT-LB: how to tell them apart

Two armoured personnel carriers that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

M113

Armoured personnel carrier, USA. In service since 1960

What gives it away

Simple aluminium box on five road wheels, sloped front plate, flat roof with a cupola and a large rear ramp.

Used by

Over 50 countries incl. Denmark (until recently), Ukraine, Israel, Australia

MT-LB

Armoured personnel carrier, Soviet Union. In service since 1964

What gives it away

Very low, flat tracked carrier with six road wheels, a small turret at front right and two rear doors.

Used by

Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Finland and many others

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