Soviet amphibious tank PT-76M

virtual excursion to Pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), tank museum in Kubinka

Soviet amphibious tank PT-76M “Object 907”, the only example.

Developed in 1960. Issued in one example. In service with the Soviet army was not. In the battles did not participate.

Soviet amphibious tank PT-76 M "Object 907"

Soviet amphibious tank PT-76 M “Object 907”. Archival photos for 2002.

Tactical and technical characteristics of PT-76 M amphibious tank

Weight – 14.87 tons
Crew – 3 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 7625 x 3140 x 2255 mm.
Armament: -1 gun, caliber – 76.2mm., Ammunition – 40 shots
machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 7.62 mm.,
Armor protection: hull and turret – 13 mm.
Engine power – 300 horsepower
Maximum speed (on the highway) – 45 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 250 km.
The speed of overcoming water obstacles afloat – 11.2 km / h

Design features

The base is a floating tank PT-76.

The overall layout – the engine and transmission are located in the rear of the machine; case of increased displacement.

Armament – a cannon and a machine gun paired with it installed in the turret; ejection blowing of the bore is introduced.

Protection – hull welded, from armor rolled sheets; the turret has the shape of a truncated cone.

Chassis – diesel engine; mechanical transmission; individual suspension, torsion bar; for the movement afloat the tank is equipped with two jet water-cannons; fuel tank capacity increased to 500 liters.