The BTR-50 (BTR stands for Bronetransporter (Russian: БТР, Бронетранспортер), literally "armored transporter") is a Soviet tracked amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC) based on the PT-76 light tank chassis. [3]

Policja used unarmed BTR-60PBs for security during European Economy Summit 2004 in Warsaw, as well as for clearing blockades set up by the Samoobrona political party. A few Police BTR-60PB s are kept in storage for anti-riot duty as barricade breakers.

The BTR-80 is based on the BTR-70 APC, which itself was based on the BTR-60. It has a single 260-hp V-8 turbocharged water-cooled diesel engine, an improvement over the twin gasoline engines installed in the BTR-60 and BTR-70 vehicles.

While these were vehicles were unarmed, optional armament comprised a single 7.62 mm SGMB medium machine gun with 1,250 rounds (BTR-50P and PK), or a 14.5 mm KPV heavy machine gun (BTR-50PA).

Mar 1, 2023 · Desperate for armor, Russia is reactivating BTR-50P amphibious armored personnel carriers, which were built over a half century ago between 1954 and 1970.

Apr 17, 2021 · The BTR-50 was the first mass-produced tracked and amphibious Soviet-built armored personnel carrier (APC). It was developed from the desperate need of a more mobile APC, capable of keeping up with tanks in rough terrain and be able to operate in the difficult terrain of eastern and central Europe.

its normal armament is a 7.62 mm machinegun, but it is frequently unarmed. THE BTR-50PK AMPHIBIOUS APC IS A SLIGHTLY MODIFIED VERSION OF THE BASIC BTR-50P WITH OVERHEAD ARMOR COVER. ANOTHER CHANGE IS AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE VISION DEVICE MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE FRONTAL ARMOR, WHICH ALLOWS IT …

Feb 19, 2025 · The Ukrainian 156th Brigade has received modernized Bulgarian BTR-60s—the first batch of over 100 vehicles refurbished and upgraded in Ukrainian facilities.

BTR (Russian: БТР), from Bronetransportyor/Bronetransporter (Russian: бронетранспортёр /Ukrainian: бронетранспортер; literally "armoured transporter"), is any of a series of Soviet or post-Soviet military armoured personnel carriers (APCs).

Jan 20, 2025 · The BTR-50 is a 15-ton, diesel-fueled armored tractor with two crew and space for up to 20 passengers. It usually packs a heavy machine gun.