Today in WW II: 18 May 1944 Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy, ends with German evacuation of the site and occupation by Allied troops.

M1093 or M1093A1 5 ton Cargo Truck LVAD or LAPES/AD

The M1093 or M1093A1 5 ton Cargo Truck LVAD or LAPES/AD is a member of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), providing tactical unit mobility and logistics for the U.S. Army and the other military services.

This version of the 5 ton FMTV is designed to carry troops or cargo after being airdropped from C130 aircraft using the LVAD or LAPES/AD delivery systems:

LVAD = Low Velocity Air Drop
LAPES/AD = Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System/Air Drop

Delivery in this way does not require a landing strip.

The M1093 or M1093A1 have drop sides on the cargo body as well as optional troop seats, top bows and canvas cover.

Curb Weight	20,939 lb 9,498 kg
Length	273 in 6,928 mm
Width	96 in 2,438 mm
Oper. Height	112 in 2,845 mm
Air Trans. Height	105.5 in 2,680 mm
Wheelbase	161 in 4,100 mm
Range (Min. Gr. Wt.)	300+ mi 483+ km
Approach Angle	40°
Departure Angle	60°
Payload	10,000 lb 4,536 kg
Towed Load	21,000 lb 9,596 kg

M1093 or M1093A1 5 ton Cargo Truck LVAD LAPES/AD