The Tangos, also known as Armoured Troop Carriers (ATC), were LCM-6 landing crafts modified for riverine patrol missions. They were used by the Mobile Riverine Force of the United States Army in the Vietnam War. The troops of the 9th Infantry Division used them more than other groups in the earlier parts of the war, but as they proved themselves they were deployed elsewhere. They were also used by South Vietnamese troops. The ATC weighed 66 tons, and 56.5-foot (17.2 m) long. They had a crew of 7. They had a top speed of 8.5 knots (15.7 km/h; 9.8 mph).
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| - The Tangos, also known as Armoured Troop Carriers (ATC), were LCM-6 landing crafts modified for riverine patrol missions. They were used by the Mobile Riverine Force of the United States Army in the Vietnam War. The troops of the 9th Infantry Division used them more than other groups in the earlier parts of the war, but as they proved themselves they were deployed elsewhere. They were also used by South Vietnamese troops. The ATC weighed 66 tons, and 56.5-foot (17.2 m) long. They had a crew of 7. They had a top speed of 8.5 knots (15.7 km/h; 9.8 mph).
- The Tango is also known as the Armored Troop Carrier (ATC). It was used by the Mobile Riverine Force in the United States army in the Vietnam War. Tangos were mounted with 30 and 50-caliber machine guns, Mk 19 rapid fire grenade launchers, and 20-millimeter cannons. They were used to transport the Riverine Infantry throughout the delta. In the early part of the war these were mainly troops of the 9th Infantry Division. Later in the war, Vietnamese Army and Marine troops were placed aboard the Tango boats. Tangos with added helo decks, ATC(H), also provided a place for helicopters to land for swift evacuation of wounded soldiers. Tango boats can be distinguished by their distinctive bow ramp.
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| - The Tango is also known as the Armored Troop Carrier (ATC). It was used by the Mobile Riverine Force in the United States army in the Vietnam War. Tangos were mounted with 30 and 50-caliber machine guns, Mk 19 rapid fire grenade launchers, and 20-millimeter cannons. They were used to transport the Riverine Infantry throughout the delta. In the early part of the war these were mainly troops of the 9th Infantry Division. Later in the war, Vietnamese Army and Marine troops were placed aboard the Tango boats. Tangos with added helo decks, ATC(H), also provided a place for helicopters to land for swift evacuation of wounded soldiers. Tango boats can be distinguished by their distinctive bow ramp. The MRF started with three basic boat types: (1) the Tango boat or (ATC), served as the real work horse of the MRF and was by far the most prevalent; (2) the Monitor was the floating tank of the MRF and, (3) the Command and Communications boat (CCB), or Charlie boat. Most boats were converted LCM designs with 1/4 inch armored plating and added re-bar in many areas to protect the superstructure from critical damage caused by rockets. Each squadron of boats also had a tango boat which had been converted into a Refueler Boat.
- The Tangos, also known as Armoured Troop Carriers (ATC), were LCM-6 landing crafts modified for riverine patrol missions. They were used by the Mobile Riverine Force of the United States Army in the Vietnam War. The troops of the 9th Infantry Division used them more than other groups in the earlier parts of the war, but as they proved themselves they were deployed elsewhere. They were also used by South Vietnamese troops. Many were equipped with helicopter decks. They could be told from the LCM-6 by their distinctive bow ramp. They also had an armoured superstructure to protect from rockets. The ATC, the most common variant, carried four M1919 Browning machine guns, two Mk 16 20 mm cannons, and one Mk 19 grenade launcher. Some carried flamethrowers. These were known as "Zippos". The "Monitor" was another version, which was used as a floating tank. In addition to the ATC’s armament, it also carried an 81 mm mortar and a 105 mm howitzer. There was also a command and communications boat, known as the "Charlie". Many tangos were also converted into refueling boats. The ATC weighed 66 tons, and 56.5-foot (17.2 m) long. They had a crew of 7. They had a top speed of 8.5 knots (15.7 km/h; 9.8 mph). The Tango saw combat with the 113th Task Force of the Mobile Riverine Force in Operation Game Warden.
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