2021年4月17日 · 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.

The BTR-50 (BTR stands for Bronetransporter (БТР, Бронетранспортер, literally "armored transporter") [2] is a Soviet amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC) based on the PT-76 light tank. The BTR-50 is tracked, unlike most in the BTR series, which are wheeled.

Due to a rugged construction, this reliable vehicle is still in service today, like most 1950s soviet vehicles. It appeared in service in 1954 but was first revealed to the public in 1957. The BTR-50 served in the motorized rifle regiments of tank divisions & mechanized brigades and soon was also operated by the East German armies.

2025年1月20日 · 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.

БТР-50П — бронетранспортёр на базе шасси лёгкого плавающего танка ПТ-76. Имеет высокую вместимость — 20 десантников. Также способен перевозить на крыше, на плаву, до 2 тонн груза, например миномёт или 85-мм орудие, причём из него на плаву можно вести огонь. Выпускался в СССР до 1970 года, в Чехословакии до 1972.

2025年1月19日 · In November 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed their first russian BTR-50. The 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade shared footage from the Avdiivka sector, showing destroyed russian armored vehicles, including a BTR-50.

The BTR-50PK(B) is fitted with R 123M and R 124 radio sets, a rear-mounted towing coupling, towing gear and hook and two extra towing cables, two special quick-release shackles, standard shackles and snap hooks, searchlight, two lifebelts, life jackets and four fenders.

2023年3月1日 · Desperate for armor, Russia is reactivating BTR-50P amphibious armored personnel carriers, which were built over a half century ago between 1954 and 1970.

2024年5月20日 · 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. The Soviet Union developed the BTR-50 in...

2019年3月25日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BTR-50 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) including pictures.