Pintle-mounted automatic grenade launchers (AGS-17, AGS-30 or AGS-57) and/or machine guns (PKM, 6P41, "Utyos" or "Kord"). The BTR-D is a Soviet airborne multi-purpose tracked armoured personnel carrier. It was introduced in 1974 and first seen by the West in 1979 during the Soviet–Afghan War.

The BTR-D is a late Cold War era armored personnel carrier of Soviet origin. It was developed in the early 1970's to accompany the BMD-1 airborne combat vehicle. The BTR-D is based on the BMD-1 and can also be airdropped from transport aircraft.

This serial airborne APC was completed in 1974, approved for production entering service the same year a "BTR-D". Since then, it was largely produced in the hundreds and deployed within all Soviet paratroopers units.

The BTR-D is a multipurpose armoured transporter that is used for a variety of roles, including troop transporter, towing support weapons such as the 23 mm ZU-23-2 light anti-aircraft gun, and maintenance support.

2022年3月18日 · As a derivative of BMD-1, BTR-D is 60 mm longer and lacks a turret. Instead, it has a small flat superstructure with a hatch on top. The vehicle has a combat weight of about 8.5 tons, a...

2025年2月24日 · What is the BTR-D? The BTR-D is a Soviet airborne multi-purpose tracked armored personnel carrier. It was designed to transport troops and cargo while providing protection against small arms fire and shell splinters. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about this versatile vehicle.

The BTR-D is an airborne tracked armoured vehicle personnel carrier which was designed and manufactured in Russia. The BTR-D was deployed for the first time during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan.

2011年9月7日 · First seen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the BTR-D is often referred to as the BMD M1979 by NATO. This a multi-purpose armored transporter can be parachute landed with airborne...

2022年12月23日 · The BTR-ZD is instead the anti-aircraft version of the BTR-D. It is equipped with a ZU-23-2 twin 23mm anti-aircraft gun positioned on top of its hull. Furthermore, if necessary, it can mount two SA-14 Gremin anti-aircraft missile launchers equipped with internal or …

БТР-Д (Бронетранспортёр — Десантный) — советский авиадесантный броневой транспортёр. Создан Волгоградским тракторным заводом на базе боевой машины десанта БМД-1 и, как и она, предназначался для вооружения Воздушно-десантных войск и мог десантироваться парашютным способом.