M76 Otter
| M76 Otter | |
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M76 during Operation Meade River, 1968 | |
| Type | amphibious cargo carrier |
| Place of origin | United States of America |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.5 t |
| Crew | 2 + 8 passengers |
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Main armament | M2 Browning |
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The M76 Otter was an amphibious cargo carrier used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC).
History
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M76 crossing paddy fields
It was designed and built by Pontiac Motor Division in the late 1940s and intended as a replacement for the M29 Weasel. It entered service with the USMC in the early 1950s and many saw action in the Vietnam War.
It was replaced in USMC service by the M116 Husky.
Preserved vehicles on display
There are Otters on display at the following locations:
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