The origins of the LTV may be traced back into the Alligator, a civil car designed for rescue in swampy areas that may never be reached along with other means. The Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Mark 2, popularly known as liquid Buffalo, was an improved version of 1st armed forces model, the LTV-1, with a Continental W670-9A motor, exactly the same transmission from the M3A1 tank, new suspension system and additional armor
