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. St 7193, tank identification handbook, 1982 unl digital commons. The vehicle has a low freeboard of 15 m to 20 m and lacks a snorkel therefore it has swimming. The pt76 is an amphibious tank that was put into service in the ussr in 1951. Pt76rkh pt76 converted to a light amphibious nbc reconnaissance tank. The turret is equipped with a very large oval shaped, forward opening vehicle commanders hatch. The pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon. During the vietnam war, the north vietnamese army nva used the pt 76.
This is the second in a twopart series on the pt76 amphibious tank. The pt76 has a 5speed manual shafttype transmission system similar to the. China developed the type 63 amphibious light tank based on the design of pt76. 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. Pt76 amphibious light tank specifications, production, cost.
Make sure you read the display fix file on the dvd to correct any adobe pdf display inconsistencies. Trumpeter 5 russian pt76b amphibious tank kit first look. These amphibious tanks begin to arrive at cuba in the 70s. 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 pt76 seems like a minor oddity of the cold war a soviet amphibious light tank with thin armor and an unimpressive gun. Mar 18, 2017 this is the second in a twopart series on the pt76 amphibious tank. Jul 26, 2016 top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious without. The pt76 was the little soviet amphibious tank that could. 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. Belarusbased minotor service has developed an upgrade package for the pt 76 light amphibious tank, which was originally manufactured at the volgograd tractor plant. In concept it is similar to the soviet pt76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63. It replaced most of the existing type 63 vehicles in service with chinese army. The pt76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several light amphibious tanks developed and used by the soviet army. 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. It has a dome cupola and a flag marker at the rear. In concept it is similar to the pt76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63.
Although the pt76 is lightly armored and undergunned for a modern tank, its inherent amphibious capability outweighs these limitations. Such is the case with the pt76 amphibious tank, which was created in the late 1940s and yet remains in service today. 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 russian plavayushchiy tank or pt76 is a light, amphibious tank developed in. 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 legendary vehicle will join rank iv of the soviet light tanks line. The first gun is the d56t mounted on the pt76 amphibious tank. It seems new and exciting, but its actually just a boring old zis3 in a tank form factor. A dishtype turret is mounted over the second, third, and. China developed the type 63 amphibious light tank based on the design of pt 76. 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.
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. 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. The suspension of the pt 76 consists of six large, evenly spaced road wheels with no track return rollers. Pt90 obyekt 906 based on the chassis of the pt76, armed with 90 mm d62 tank gun, only at technical design stage. Soviet vehicles parts soviet army, military armor, army vehicles, user guide, armors. 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. Certainly it seemed bound for rough treatment on modern battlefields full of heavy weapons and heavier tanks. The vehicle also featured a number of pumps, including manual and powered, and drainage devices to keep water out of the vehicle and. This publication is provided for resident and nonresident instruction at the united states army. Updated light amphibious tank pt76b is designated for fighting hostile manpower, softskin materiel as well as low aerial targets the upgrade provides.
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. Its russian name pt plavajuschij tank is translated as amphibious tank. The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious without additional preparation. In 1977 somalia invades the ethiopian territory of ogaden, and the government of ethiopia asks for military aid to cuba. 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. It has a new turret with a more powerful 85 mm gun.
This field manual is part of fm series 1002,the soviet army. This page details the development and operational history of the pt76 amphibious light tank combat vehicle including technical specifications and pictures. The tank has an allwelded steel turret with seating for the commander on the left and loader on the right. 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.
The pt76 was developed between 1949 1951 under the leadership of zh. In concept it is similar to the pt 76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63. Certainly it seemed bound for rough treatment on modern battlefields. You can check the specs, operators, images and videos. Your number one celebrity resource and image hosting service. It was widely exported to other friendly states, like india, iraq, syria, north korea and north vietnam. The driver sits in the front compartment and has a singlepiece hatch cover. I would recommend this to all my friends and family. The upgraded pt 76 is designated the pt 76m by minotor service, and the enhancements are focused on mobility and firepower. The pt76 is a lightly armored amphibious tank with a flat, boatlike hull. Developmentpt76 with developers answers war thunder.
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. It seems to be hanging off a rather high drop off, and this gives us a great. Trumpeter 00379 5 russian pt76 amphibious tank mod. The upgraded pt76 is designated the pt76m by minotor service, and the enhancements are focused on mobility and firepower. Polish pt 76 variant features a separate commanders hatch and a 12.
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. The light tank is still in service with several naval infantry units across the world for its excellent manoeuvrability at varying depths of water. 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. Start out in a controlled environment to get tuned in and hovering just right. 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.
The suspension has six road wheels and no return rollers. This is the 172 scale pt76b soviet light amphibious tank plastic model from pst models. Manual russian soviet army amphibious tank panzer pt76 user. 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. There is a small, thin, horizontal skirt over each track. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. It was widely exported to other friendly states, like india, iraq, north korea and north vietnam.
The suspension of the pt76 consists of six large, evenly spaced road wheels with no track return rollers. The btr50 amphibious apc had the 5 gear manual shafttype transmission system similar to the one in t3485 medium tank. Its serial production started since 1953 on volgograd tank factory. The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious. Amphibious tank pt76b in 5 scale eastern express 35171. Soviet order of battle and doctrine in the cold war. Amphibious vehicles include amphibious bicycles, atvs, cars, buses, trucks, military vehicles, boats and hovercraft.
Polish pt76 variant features a separate commanders hatch and a 12. Owner of this site is not responsible for potential mistakes or lacks of data. By steven thomas on 7 feb 2002 last updated 6 may 2017. As you can see from the shape of this vehicle, its an amphibious tank. Obyekt 280 pt76 fitted with a 16x mm multi barrel rocket launcher. Part one described the characteristics of the lightly armored vehicle, and detailed its exploits and defeats in the vietnam war. The pt 76 is a lightly armored amphibious tank with a flat, boatlike hull. The pt 76 was developed between 1949 1951 under the leadership of zh. The pt 76 light amphibious tank is a fully amphibious tank that was developed in the soviet union after the world war ii. The pt76 has a 5speed manual shafttype transmission system similar to the one.
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. Pt76 light amphibious tank made in the ussr youtube. The tank has a welded steel hull with three compartments. In concept it is similar to the soviet pt 76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63. It is the same system as the one used in pt76 amphibious light tank.
Belarusbased minotor service has developed an upgrade package for the pt76 light amphibious tank, which was originally manufactured at the volgograd tractor plant. Today we are introducing a legendary amphibious soviet tank the pt76. Pt76s were in service with the indian army and they were in reserve status. The pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s. That, of course, is a problem when it comes to todays world of tanks the rule is.
Pt76b soviet light amphibious tank plastic model tank kit. Such is the case with the pt 76 amphibious tank, which was created in the late 1940s and yet remains in service today. Pt76 converted to a light amphibious nbc reconnaissance tank. Soviet military advisors were not spetnatz, in fact, many were nonmilitary. 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. 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. 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. The pt76 is usedstationed byin following russian unitsbases.
Sep 16, 2015 the pt 76 is an amphibious tank that was put into service in the ussr in 1951. This model was built out of box from trumpeter kit. Trumpeter 00381 nva pt76b amphibious tank 5 pro built model. So boring and old, in fact, that the penetration data comes straight from this table right here, for aphe at least. 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 vehicle also featured a number of pumps, including manual and powered, and drainage devices to. The pt76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several. 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. Trumpeter 00381 nva pt76b amphibious tank 5 pro built. The apcr data is not recorded in that table probably because it has less. I am new to drones and this very easy to use after reading the manual.
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