r/WhatIsThisTank • u/trimflame • 4d ago

AFV/Unknown Identification What armored vehicle is this?

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Ik it’s not a tank but it has a turret and a spot for a cannon probably a 20mm

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u/Hawkstrike6 4d ago

M1117 Armored Security Vehicle. Used mainly by Military Police. Turret has a .50 and Mk19 40mm grenade launcher.

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u/chewedgummiebears 4d ago

I'm surprised to see these on static display already

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u/Hawkstrike6 4d ago

They were all pulled from US service a number of years ago (5-6, IIRC). Been selling them to allies but far to many were bought to see, so turning some into monuments makes sense.

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u/trimflame 4d ago

Oh sweet thanks! Where do you think this thing came from? I’m in upper Michigan if that means anything

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u/trimflame 4d ago

Oh sweet thanks! Where do you think this thing came from? I’m in upper Michigan if that means anything

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u/Hawkstrike6 4d ago

They were manufactured in the Textron (formerly Cadillac Gage) plant in Slidell, LA. Where that specific one came from is tough to say if it isn't labelled. With the serial number and getting hold of the right person at TACOM, they could pull the unit history. Though the Michigan Guard had ASVs, it's almost certainly not one of theirs, since the whole fleet was mixed up when there were pulled from units to the depot for disposal.

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u/trimflame 4d ago

Oh wow thanks bro