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  "id": "lvth-6",
  "name": "LVTH-6",
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  "domain": "land",
  "country": "USA",
  "category": "105mm amphibious self-propelled howitzer",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1957,
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      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
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      "label": "Armor",
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    },
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      "k": "armament",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
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    {
      "name": "LVTP-5",
      "text": "APC",
      "src": [
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    {
      "name": "LVTC-5",
      "text": "Command Vehicle",
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    },
    {
      "name": "LVTR-1",
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    {
      "name": "LVTE-1",
      "text": "Mine Sweeper",
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    "credit": "P1898",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0",
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    "title": "File:Kagitingan Park 2026-06-28 Camp Aguinaldo The \"gruesome tool for victory\" 02.jpg"
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  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY 4.0)"
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  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/lvth-6.html",
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    "weg-lvth-6": {
      "title": "LVTH-6 American 105mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/LVTH-6_American_105mm_Amphibious_Self-Propelled_Howitzer",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
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}