As you can see from the shape of this vehicle, its an amphibious tank. Manual russian soviet army amphibious tank panzer pt76 user. Such is the case with the pt 76 amphibious tank, which was created in the late 1940s and yet remains in service today. Pt76 the pt76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several light amphibious tanks developed and used by the soviet army. The pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank which was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the soviet army and the other warsaw pact armed forces. It was widely exported to other friendly states, like india, iraq, north korea and north vietnam. The russian plavayushchiy tank or pt76 is a light, amphibious tank developed in. The pt 76 is a lightly armored amphibious tank with a flat, boatlike hull. So boring and old, in fact, that the penetration data comes straight from this table right here, for aphe at least.
The driver sits in the front compartment and has a singlepiece hatch cover. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Though the tank is protected only by thin bulletproof armour, its maneuverability, low profile and rapid firing gun will allow this machine to stand against the most dangerous of enemies. Obyekt 280 pt76 fitted with a 16x mm multi barrel rocket launcher. The pt76 was developed between 1949 1951 under the leadership of zh. There is a small, thin, horizontal skirt over each track. The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious without. Soviet vehicles parts soviet army, military armor, army vehicles, user guide, armors.
Certainly it seemed bound for rough treatment on modern battlefields. Updated light amphibious tank pt76b is designated for fighting hostile manpower, softskin materiel as well as low aerial targets the upgrade provides. Pt76 light amphibious tank made in the ussr youtube. It is the same system as the one used in pt76 amphibious light tank.
The pt76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several light amphibious tanks developed and used by the soviet army. Pt76rkh pt76 converted to a light amphibious nbc reconnaissance tank. Owner of this site is not responsible for potential mistakes or lacks of data. Tankograd publishing verlag jochen vollert database. The tank was exchange for marmon herrington mk iv armoured car 1941, fox armoured car 1973, m47 patton tank 1950 and m48a1 patton 1958 r. Such is the case with the pt76 amphibious tank, which was created in the late 1940s and yet remains in service today. More images, with captions, most high res, some sherman chassis based things as well a very early m4a1 sherman, note the pair of m1919s mounted in the middle front of the hull, these were removed fairly quickly from production tanks. An amphibious vehicle or simply amphibian, is a vehicle that is a means of transport, viable on land as well as on or under water. The gearbox has four forward gears and one reverse gear. Your number one celebrity resource and image hosting service. Part one described the characteristics of the lightly armored vehicle, and detailed its exploits and defeats in the vietnam war. Amphibious vehicles include amphibious bicycles, atvs, cars, buses, trucks, military vehicles, boats and hovercraft. The pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s. This legendary vehicle will join rank iv of the soviet light tanks line.
The tank has an allwelded steel turret with seating for the commander on the left and loader on the right. Pt76 royal tank museum, amman jordan running condition during renovation works in 2016 the tank got a none authentic camouflage pattern, unused on polish army pt76 tanks. Today we are introducing a legendary amphibious soviet tank the pt76. That, of course, is a problem when it comes to todays world of tanks the rule is. This field manual is part of fm series 1002,the soviet army. It has a dome cupola and a flag marker at the rear. Aug 27, 2016 the pt 76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the soviet army and the other warsaw pact armed forces.
The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious without additional preparation. Its serial production started since 1953 on volgograd tank factory. The btr50 amphibious apc had the 5 gear manual shafttype transmission system similar to the one in t3485 medium tank. The pt 76 light amphibious tank is a fully amphibious tank that was developed in the soviet union after the world war ii. The soviet pt76 was an amphibious light tank design to emerge from the cold war period it still maintains an active presence in some global armies. Fellow youtuber granskare sent me this kit, for which i owe him a lifetime of hard labour failing that, i can only say. Pt90 obyekt 906 based on the chassis of the pt76, armed with 90 mm d62 tank gun, only at technical design stage. In concept it is similar to the pt76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63. Pt76b soviet light amphibious tank plastic model tank kit. Pt76 converted to a light amphibious nbc reconnaissance tank. This page details the development and operational history of the pt76 amphibious light tank combat vehicle including technical specifications and pictures. By steven thomas on 7 feb 2002 last updated 6 may 2017. The pt76 was the little soviet amphibious tank that could.
Certainly it seemed bound for rough treatment on modern battlefields full of heavy weapons and heavier tanks. In concept it is similar to the soviet pt 76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63. The pt76 is usedstationed byin following russian unitsbases. The pt76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several. The pt85 chassis differed from the vtt323 in that it was lengthened to an extent and mounted a powered turret system not unlike the sovietera pt76 amphibious light tank. The pt76 has a 5speed manual shafttype transmission system similar to the. Mar 25, 2019 pt 76 amphibious light tank combat vehicle the soviet pt 76 was an amphibious light tank design to emerge from the cold war period it still maintains an active presence in some global armies. It replaced most of the existing type 63 vehicles in service with chinese army. The pt76 was developed out of a postwar requirement for a light amphibious reconnaissance tank in the mold of the prewar t37 and t38 light tanks with no more than 15mm armor protection and mounting a 76mm gun to protect. Polish pt 76 variant features a separate commanders hatch and a 12. Its russian name pt plavajuschij tank is translated as amphibious tank. The tank has a welded steel hull with three compartments. Pt76 amphibious light tank specifications, production, cost. It seems new and exciting, but its actually just a boring old zis3 in a tank form factor.
The upgraded pt76 is designated the pt76m by minotor service, and the enhancements are focused on mobility and firepower. Trumpeter 00379 5 russian pt76 amphibious tank mod. Trumpeter 00381 nva pt76b amphibious tank 5 pro built model. This model was built out of box from trumpeter kit. Although the pt76 is lightly armored and undergunned for a modern tank, its inherent amphibious capability outweighs these limitations. Trumpeter 5 russian pt76b amphibious tank kit first look.
The first gun is the d56t mounted on the pt76 amphibious tank. China developed the type 63 amphibious light tank based on the design of pt 76. The pt 76 was developed between 1949 1951 under the leadership of zh. Apr 17, 2019 the pt 85 chassis differed from the vtt323 in that it was lengthened to an extent and mounted a powered turret system not unlike the sovietera pt 76 amphibious light tank. The suspension has six road wheels and no return rollers. St 7193, tank identification handbook, 1982 unl digital commons. The pt76 is an amphibious tank that was put into service in the ussr in 1951. The pt76 has a 5speed manual shafttype transmission system similar to the one. I am new to drones and this very easy to use after reading the manual.
Pt 76 the pt 76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several light amphibious tanks developed and used by the soviet army. The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious. The light tank is still in service with several naval infantry units across the world for its excellent manoeuvrability at varying depths of water. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The pt76 seems like a minor oddity of the cold war a soviet amphibious light tank with thin armor and an unimpressive gun. I would recommend this to all my friends and family. In 1977 somalia invades the ethiopian territory of ogaden, and the government of ethiopia asks for military aid to cuba.
Developmentpt76 with developers answers war thunder. The pt76 is a lightly armored amphibious tank with a flat, boatlike hull. It seems to be hanging off a rather high drop off, and this gives us a great. The pt76 is a soviet light amphibious tank which was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the soviet army and the other warsaw pact armed forces. This is the second in a twopart series on the pt76 amphibious tank. It has a new turret with a more powerful 85 mm gun.
Belarusbased minotor service has developed an upgrade package for the pt 76 light amphibious tank, which was originally manufactured at the volgograd tractor plant. The pt 76 is a soviet amphibious light tank which was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the soviet army and the other warsaw pact armed forces. This is the 172 scale pt76b soviet light amphibious tank plastic model from pst models. The upgraded pt 76 is designated the pt 76m by minotor service, and the enhancements are focused on mobility and firepower. Polish pt76 variant features a separate commanders hatch and a 12. The vehicle also featured a number of pumps, including manual and powered, and drainage devices to keep water out of the vehicle and. Shortly afterward, some returning f4 phantom jet fighter bombers, with ordnance to expend, observed the pt76 and bombed the remainder of the vehicle destroyed pt76 in ben het battle. A dishtype turret is mounted over the second, third, and. Belarusbased minotor service has developed an upgrade package for the pt76 light amphibious tank, which was originally manufactured at the volgograd tractor plant. Oct 03, 2015 the pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank which was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the soviet army and the other warsaw pact armed forces.
Jul 26, 2016 top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. Start out in a controlled environment to get tuned in and hovering just right. In concept it is similar to the pt 76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63. The vehicle also featured a number of pumps, including manual and powered, and drainage devices to. Make sure you read the display fix file on the dvd to correct any adobe pdf display inconsistencies. Light tanks still serve a critical role on the modern battlefield as they showcase speed above all else made possible by their lightweight and backed up by a capable. The pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon.
The suspension of the pt 76 consists of six large, evenly spaced road wheels with no track return rollers. Soviet military advisors were not spetnatz, in fact, many were nonmilitary. Soviet order of battle and doctrine in the cold war. The pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the soviet army and the other warsaw pact. The pt 76 was developed out of a postwar requirement for a light amphibious reconnaissance tank in the mold of the prewar t37 and t38 light tanks with no more than 15mm armor protection and mounting a 76mm gun to protect. It was widely exported to other friendly states, like india, iraq, syria, north korea and north vietnam. The vehicle has a low freeboard of 15 m to 20 m and lacks a snorkel therefore it has swimming. This publication is provided for resident and nonresident instruction at the united states army. The suspension of the pt76 consists of six large, evenly spaced road wheels with no track return rollers. Sep 16, 2015 the pt 76 is an amphibious tank that was put into service in the ussr in 1951.
You can check the specs, operators, images and videos. Pt76s were in service with the indian army and they were in reserve status. Mar 17, 2017 the pt76 seems like a minor oddity of the cold war a soviet amphibious light tank with thin armor and an unimpressive gun. Amphibious vehicles include amphibious bicycles, atvs, cars, buses, trucks, military vehicles, boats and hovercraft classic landing craft are not amphibious vehicles as they do not offer any real land transportation at all, although they are part of. The apcr data is not recorded in that table probably because it has less. In concept it is similar to the soviet pt76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63. Updated light amphibious tank pt 76b is designated for fighting hostile manpower, softskin materiel as well as low aerial targets the upgrade provides. The pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the soviet army and the other warsaw pact armed forces. The pt76 has been in service in various countries since 1952. The pt76 is an amphibious light tank, first entering service in the red army and soviet naval infantry in 1952 and serially produced until 1967, when it was largely replaced by the much more flexible bmp1 infantry fighting vehicle.
China developed the type 63 amphibious light tank based on the design of pt76. These amphibious tanks begin to arrive at cuba in the 70s. Mar 18, 2017 this is the second in a twopart series on the pt76 amphibious tank. The turret is equipped with a very large oval shaped, forward opening vehicle commanders hatch. Trumpeter 00381 nva pt76b amphibious tank 5 pro built. During the vietnam war, the north vietnamese army nva used the pt 76. January 11, 2019 listed here are the pt76 amphibious light tanks that were withdrew from military service and placed in museums or used as monuments.
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