The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APCs). It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the BTR-152 and was seen in public for the first time in 1961. BTR stands for bronetransportyor (Russian: бронетранспортёр, БТР, lit. 'armoured carrier'). [8]

The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APCs). It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the BTR-152 and was seen first time in public in 1961. BTR stands for Bronetransporter (БТР, …

Djibouti has fitted at least one of its Russian BTR-60 (8 × 8) APCs with the complete turret of the French Panhard General Defense AML-90 (4 × 4) armoured car. This is armed with a 90 mm rifled gun fitted with a muzzle brake and a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun.

Mar 7, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BTR-60 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) including pictures.

The BTR-60 (Bronetransporter) is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC) that was developed by the Soviet Union in the late 1950s. It entered service in 1960 as a replacement for the BTR-152.

Jan 10, 2023 · The BTR-60 armored personnel carrier, the first in the line of Russian 8-wheeled APC's, was developed in the late 1950s to replace the BTR-152 (6x6) APC and was first seen in public in 1961.

The BTR-60 armored personnel carrier, the first in the line of Russian 8-wheeled APC's, was developed in the late 1950s to replace the BTR-152 (6x6) APC and was first seen in public in 1961.

The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled armored personnel carriers (APCs). It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the and was seen first time in public in 1961. BTR stands for Bronetransporter (БТР, …

Nov 8, 2024 · English: The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled armoured personnel carriers. It was developed in late 1950s as a replacement for BTR-152 and was seen first time in public in 1961. Most examples are the BTR-60PB model, with covered roof and conical heavy machine-gun turret.

Nov 12, 2024 · The BTR-60PB is an 8x8 armored personnel carrier (APC) engineered by the Soviets that was developed in the late 1950s as the successor to the BTR-152 6x6 APC. Introduced in 1961, the BTR-60 series held a significant position in the Soviet Army and is still employed by numerous countries globally.