
BTR-152 - Wikipedia
The BTR-152 is a six-wheeled Soviet armoured personnel carrier (APC) built on the chassis and drive train of a ZIS-151 utility truck. It entered service with a number of Warsaw Pact member states beginning in 1950, and formed the mainstay of Soviet motor rifle battalions until the advent of the amphibious BTR-60 series during the 1960s. [8]
BTR-152 APC (1949) - tank-afv.com
The BTR (which stands for Bronetransporter-/Бронетранспортер or "armored transport" in short "БТР"), was based on the all-terrain Zwas-151 truck (hence the 152). The 6x6 chassis was wrapped in a sloped armor adding 5 tons on it, without any upgrade of the engine or suspensions.
BTR-152 - Army Guide
The armour of the BTR-152 provides the occupants with protection from small arms fire and shell splinters. Armoured shutters, controlled from inside the driver's compartment, protect the radiator from damage by small arms fire.
BTR-152 | Military Wiki | Fandom
The BTR-152 (also known as BTR-140) was a non-amphibious Soviet wheeled armored personnel carrier (BTR stands for Bronetransporter (БТР, Бронетранспортер, literally "armoured transporter") †) that entered Soviet service in 1950.
Tankograd: BTR-152 - Blogger
Dec 15, 2015 · From 1950 until 1962 the BTR-152 enjoyed levels of unprecedented success as the primary heavy troop transport and workhorse for Red Army and Warsaw Pact forces.
BTR-152 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) - Military Factory
Sep 7, 2020 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BTR-152 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) including pictures.
BTR-152A - Weaponsystems.net
BTR-152A. Original BTR-152 on ZiS-151 truck chassis fitted with ZTPU-2 turret. Armed with two 14.5mm KPV heavy machine guns.
WarWheels.Net-BTR-152 APC Series Index
The BTR-152 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) was the first post-World War Two wheeled armored transport vehicle built by the Soviet Military. It was developed to replace the BTR-40 Scout Car in the APC role (only).
BTR-152 | The Littlefield Collection - RM Sotheby's
The BTR-152 was the backbone of the Soviet and Warsaw Pact motorized infantry units for many years until it was replaced by the 8x8 BTR-60 and OT-64 series of vehicles. Specialized versions of the BTR-152 were produced including anti-aircraft variants that …
BTR-152 - Weaponsystems.net
The BTR-152 is an early Cold War era armored personnel carrier of Soviet origin. The Soviet army was lacking an armored personnel carrier available in large numbers during World War 2. Both the Nazi German Sd.Kfz 251 and American M3 half-track were used by …