The NM-142 is an anti-tank variant of the American M-113 APC, the difference being that it is equipped with a TOW2 turret, developed in Norway by Kvaerner Eureka.
Armament
The NM-142 mounts a turret containing a TOW2 guided anti-tank missile system with one launch tube on either side of the turret.
Additionally, mounted on the commander's hatch, there is an MG-3 machine gun for use as secondary armament and in situations where the TOW2-system is unsuitable.
Organization
The crew consists of 4 people. The commander leads the crew, including designating targets, operating communication systems and navigating. The gunner is responsible operating and maintaining the TOW2 weapon system. The loader assists the gunner, especially by reloading the launch tubes whenever necessary. Finally, the driver maneuvers the APC and is responsible for maintaining the engine, threads and other driving mechanisms.
Usually, a platoon consists of 4 NM-142s, led by a lieutenant (who also is the commander on one of the NM-142s). In some cases, 3 platoons are put together to constitute an anti-tank squadron, but platoons are also incorporated "alone" in various mechanized formations.
The Norwegian Army has approximately 100 NM-142s, and other nations have made variants using the same turret on other vehicles.
External links
TOW page at Scandinavian Armor - some more details and statistics about the APC and weapon system.
