The BA-64 (БА-64, from Russian: Бронированный Автомобиль, Bronirovaniy Avtomobil, literally "armoured car") [1] was a Soviet four-wheeled armoured scout car. Built on the chassis of a GAZ-64 or GAZ-67 jeep, it incorporated a hull loosely modeled after that of the Sd.Kfz. 221. [2]

The BA-64 was the first Soviet all-wheel drive armoured car and will remain the only vehicle of this class in service during the war, with a production of up to 9110 armoured vehicles from April 1942 to early 1946.

Jul 23, 2019 · Design work of one such vehicle (under the direction of Vitaliy Grachev) began in July of 1941 and eventually begat the "BA-64" series of light armored cars - over 9,000 of the type being built by GAZ (Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod = …

Feb 27, 2019 · BA-64KA: Turretless armoured personnel carrier variant of the BA-64, derived from the BA-64E. This was designed as a lightweight transporter for paratroops and featured a raised hull very similar to the BA-64Sh.

The BA-64 was the first Soviet armored car with four-wheel drive, and it could climb 30° slopes, cross 0.9 m ford and 18° slippery hill-sides. The vehicle could move on sand very well.

The BA-64 was a 4×4 light armoured car, employed by the Soviet Army from 1942 into the early 1960s for reconnaissance and liaison tasks. The BA-64B was nicknamed 'Bobik' by its crews.

A light armoured scout car with angled armour the BA-64 weighed about 2.5 tons. It had four-wheel drive, and was powered by a four-cylinder 50-brake horsepower GAZ petrol engine, giving a maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour.

Introduction The BA-64 is a small World War 2 era reconnaissance vehicle of Soviet origin. It was developed to support Soviet infantry and to provide reconnaissance. Compared to other Soviet armored cars the BA-64 was smaller, less costly and highly mobile, although it lacked firepower.

Tests of the BA-64Z, which took place from January 30 to February 10, 1943, showed that the “winter” armored car confidently overcomes virgin snow, but it is extremely difficult to control it, and fuel consumption has increased significantly. In addition, the maximum speed of the BA-64Z was only 22 km/h.

Feb 24, 2025 · The BA-64 armored car, a symbol of Soviet ingenuity, played a vital role during World War II. Its lightweight design and versatility made it a favorite among troops for reconnaissance missions and support roles.