virtual excursion to Pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), tank museum in Kubinka
Armored personnel carrier BTR-50PK “Object 750PK” (USSR), serial
Developed in 1957. It was mass-produced since 1958. It was in service with the Soviet Army. Not used in battles
Armored personnel carrier BTR-50PK (USSR), tank museum in Kubinka. Archival photo 2007
Tactical and technical characteristics of the BTR-50PK
Weight – 14.2 tons
The number of crew (troops) – 2 (20) people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 7070 x 3140 x 2030 mm.
Armament: machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 7.62 mm., Ammunition -1250 rounds
Armor protection – 13 mm.
Engine power – 240 horsepower
Maximum speed – 44.6 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 250 km.
The speed of overcoming water obstacles afloat – 10.2 km / h
Design features
Base – light amphibious tank PT-76.
The general layout is a closed type armored personnel carrier, the engine-transmission unit is located in the rear part of the vehicle.
Armament – a machine gun mounted on a swivel bracket on the left side of the troop compartment.
Protection – welded hull, from rolled armor plates, all hatches are sealed, there is a PAZ system (*).
Chassis – diesel engine, six-cylinder, liquid cooled; mechanical transmission; torsion bar suspension with shock absorbers; tracked mover; jet propulsion jet type.
* PAZ – anti-nuclear protection system.