virtual excursion to Pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), tank museum in Kubinka.
Section “Airborne Forces USSR / Russia”
Soviet Armored personnel carrier BTR-D “Object 925” (VDV USSR), serial.
BTR-D Designed in 1974. It was mass-produced since 1974. It was in service with the Airborne Forces of the Soviet Army. In the battles did not participate (?)
Armored personnel carrier BTR-D “Object 925” (USSR Airborne Forces). Archival photos for 2006.
Tactical and technical characteristics of the BTR-D
Weight – 8 tons
The number of crew (troops) – 1 (12) people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 5883 x 2630 x 1670 mm.
Armament: machine gun – 2 pieces, caliber – 7.62 mm., Ammunition load – 2000 rounds
Armor protection – bulletproof
Engine power – 240 horsepower
Maximum speed – 62 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 500 km.
The speed of overcoming water obstacles afloat – 10 km / h
Design features:
Base – BMD-1.
The overall layout – the engine and transmission are located in the rear of the machine.
Armament – two course machine guns.
Protection – armor case made of sheets of aluminum alloy, the hull is welded.
Chassis – six-cylinder engine, four-stroke diesel; mechanical transmission; independent suspension, hydropneumatic with variable clearance; in comparison with the base model, the hull is extended and six support rollers are installed on each side; there is a water jet; communication means – radio station.