virtual excursion to Pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), tank museum in Kubinka
Command and control vehicle BTR-50PU (according to the BTR-50PN catalog – Object 750/905), serial
The machine was developed in 1958. It was mass-produced since 1958. It was in service with the Soviet Army. Not used in battles.
Command and control vehicle control BTR-50PU, tank museum in Kubinka. Archival photos of 2007
Tactical and technical characteristics of the BTR-50PN
Weight – 14.3 tons
The number of crew – 1 person, seats – 9 pcs.
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 7070 x 3140 x 2050 mm.
Armament – no
Armor protection – 10 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 km / h
Design features
The base is a floating armored personnel carrier BTR-50PK.
The overall layout – the machine has three departments: management, staff and power; The power pack is located aft.
Armament – absent.
Protection – hull open, sealed, welded, from armor rolled sheets; there are landing hatches on the roof of the headquarters.
Chassis – six-cylinder diesel engine; mechanical transmission, there are: three radio stations, charging unit, FVU *, TDA ** system PPO ***; jet-type jet propulsion; communications — radio station and tank intercom.
* HLF – filtering device.
** TDA – thermo smoke equipment.
*** PPO – fire fighting equipment