BTR-40B with armored roof

Kubinka tank museum Hall N 4 virtual tour

Armored personnel carrier BTR-40B with armored roof

Designed in 1957. It was produced in series since 1957. It was in service with the Soviet Army. BTR-40B  participated in battles in the Middle East.

BTR-40B with armored roof, Kubinka tank museum

Armored personnel carrier BTR-40B with armored roof, tank museum in Kubinka

The performance characteristics of the BTR-40B

Weight – 5.3 tons
The crew – 2 (8) people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 5000 x 1900 x 2060 mm.
Armament: machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 7.62 mm., Ammunition – 1250 rounds
Armor protection – 8 mm.
Engine power – 78 horsepower
Maximum speed – 78 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 285 km.
The depth of the water obstacles fording – 0.9 meters

Design Features BTR-40B

Base – armored personnel carrier BTR-40.

General layout – the power plant is located in front. Armament as on the BTR-40.

Protection – the car has a bearing armor case with a roof of rolled armor plates.

Chassis – six-cylinder engine, carburetor, liquid cooling; mechanical transmission; combined suspension; disc wheels with constant pressure tires.