The BTR-40 (БТР, from Бронетранспортёр, or Bronetransporter, literally "armoured transporter". †) is a Soviet open-topped, wheeled armoured personnel carrier and reconnaissance vehicle. …

The BTR-40 is a Soviet non-amphibious, wheeled armored personnel carrier and reconnaissance vehicle. It is often referred to as the Sorokovka in Soviet service. It is also the first...

BTR (Russian: БТР), from Bronetransportyor / Bronetransporter (Russian: бронетранспортёр / Ukrainian: бронетранспортер; literally "armoured transporter"), is any of a series of Soviet or …

The BTR-40 (For "BroneTRansporter") was quite different from its wartime predecessor. More than twice as heavy, much longer and larger, it was conceived from the beginning as an APC, …

The BTR-40 (БТР, from Бронетранспортер, or Bronetransporter, literally "armoured transporter".†) is a Soviet non-amphibious, wheeled armoured personnel carrier and …

The BRDM-1 (also known as the BTR-40P) [2] first appeared in 1959, and was in production until 1966. Total production was around 10,000 vehicles; less than 600 remain in the reserves of a …

Jul 16, 2023 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BTR-40 (Bronetransporter) Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) / Armored Car including pictures.

The BTR-40 is an early Cold War era armored personnel carrier of Soviet origin. It was developed shortly after World War 2 and is based on the GAZ-63 utility vehicle. The BTR-40 was one of …

The BTR-40 [Bronetransporty - literally "armored transporter"] is a 4-wheel drive command and reconnaissance vehicle built on the GAZ-63 chassis. The BTR-40 is an armored truck with a …

The BTR-40 was a lightweight, 4x4 armored personnel carrier (APC) developed by the Soviet Union in the late 1940s. It was based on the GAZ-63 truck. It first entered service in 1950 as a …