The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APCs). It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the BTR-152 and was seen in public for the first time in 1961. BTR stands for bronetransportyor (Russian: бронетранспортёр, БТР, lit. 'armoured carrier'). [8]

БТР-60 (БТР-60П[1]) — второй [2] советский колёсный бронетранспортёр (БТР). Был разработан в 1950-х годах как замена бронетранспортёру БТР-152 и был принят на вооружение в 1959 году.

The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APCs). It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the BTR-152 and was seen first time in public in 1961. BTR stands for Bronetransporter (БТР, …

The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled armored personnel carriers (APCs). It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the BTR-152 and was seen...

Mar 7, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BTR-60 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) including pictures.

The BTR-60PB is an armored personnel carrier of Soviet origin. It was developed in the 1960's as a more capable armored personnel carrier than the earlier BTR-60P. The BTR-60PB was the most common variant of the BTR-60 series of vehicles.

The BTR-60 armored personnel carrier, the first in the line of Russian 8-wheeled APC's, was developed in the late 1950s to replace the BTR-152 (6x6) APC and was first seen in public in 1961.

The existing power pack of the BTR-60 has been replaced by the complete power pack of the more recent BTR-80 series of 8 × 8 APC, as well as its associated transfer case and drive shafts. The power pack includes a single KamAZ-7403 V-8 turbocharged diesel developing 260 hp, which gives the vehicle a maximum road speed of up to 100 km/h and an ...

Jan 10, 2023 · The BTR-60 armored personnel carrier, the first in the line of Russian 8-wheeled APC's, was developed in the late 1950s to replace the BTR-152 (6x6) APC and was first seen in public in 1961.

Feb 20, 2025 · The BTR-60 is a Soviet-era armored personnel carrier (APC) that first rolled out in the late 1950s. Designed to transport infantry safely across battlefields, this eight-wheeled vehicle became a staple in many military forces worldwide.