The origins associated with LTV could be traced back to the Alligator, a civil automobile designed for rescue in swampy areas that may not be reached along with other means. The Landing car, Tracked, Mark 2, popularly known as Water Buffalo, had been a greater form of the very first military model, the LTV-1, with a Continental W670-9A motor, similar transmission from M3A1 tank, new suspension system and additional armor