The origins of the LTV could be traced back again to the Alligator, a civil car made for rescue in swampy areas that may not be reached along with other means. The Landing car, Tracked, Mark 2, commonly known as liquid Buffalo, was an improved version of 1st armed forces model, the LTV-1, with a Continental W670-9A engine, exactly the same transmission from M3A1 tank, brand new suspension system and additional armor