It was widely exported to other friendly states, like india, iraq, syria, north korea and north vietnam. The pt76 was developed between 1949 1951 under the leadership of zh. Rear service support for a tank battalion on the march. Although the pt76 is lightly armored and undergunned for a modern tank, its inherent amphibious capability outweighs these limitations. 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 upgraded pt 76 is designated the pt 76m by minotor service, and the enhancements are focused on mobility and firepower. 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. A dishtype turret is mounted over the second, third, and. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use. The drivers center periscope is raised so he can see over the trim vane. 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. 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. This field manual is part of fm series 1002,the soviet army. Mar 25, 2019 the powerpack of the pt 76 was also the same one encountered on the t55 main battle tank mbt this being a v6 type dieselfueled unit.
Apparently they thought the marines would bail out the village, but our mobile strike force hit the nva from their rear. This amphibious tank was designed by the military engineering institute or mei and the no. The btr50 amphibious apc had the 5 gear manual shaft. The tank has a welded steel hull with three compartments. The russian plavayushchiy tank or pt76 is a light, amphibious tank developed in. The pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon. 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. Around 10 000 were used by the soviet military, while around 2 000 were exported to soviet allies. Sovietbuilt cold war era amphibious reconnaissance tank, widely exported within the eastern bloc. The pt76 is a lightly armored, very mobile, amphibious vehicle. Pt76 amphibious light tank specifications, production, cost. Any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. The pt 76 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 pt 76 amphibious tank. It was widely exported to other friendly states, like india, iraq, north korea and north vietnam. The driver sits in the front compartment and has a singlepiece hatch cover. The pt 76 is a lightly armored amphibious tank with a flat, boatlike hull. Pt76 light amphibious tank made in the ussr youtube. Belarusbased minotor service has developed an upgrade package for the pt 76 light amphibious tank, which was originally manufactured at the volgograd tractor plant.
Trumpeter 5 russian pt76b amphibious tank kit first look. It replaced most of the existing type 63 vehicles in service with chinese army. 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. Before the tank enters the water, a trim vane is erected in front of the tank. They worked on the project from 1949 to 1951, after which article 740 was accepted for service as the pt 76 p for plavayushchiy or amphibious, t for tank, and 76 for the 76. Production continued until the late 1960s and around 12 000 of these tanks were built. The pt 76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of. Pt76 the pt76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several light amphibious tanks developed and used by the soviet army. In 1977 somalia invades the ethiopian territory of ogaden, and the government of ethiopia asks for military aid to cuba. 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. Trumpeter 00379 5 russian pt76 amphibious tank mod. Amphibious tank pt76b in 5 scale eastern express 35171. The pt76 is usedstationed byin following russian unitsbases. Its russian name pt plavajuschij tank is translated as amphibious tank.
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. This legendary vehicle will join rank iv of the soviet light tanks line. They contain detailed information and howtos for procedures important to soldiers serving in the field. 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. The 76 mm main gun, considered light for a modern tank, fires hvap and heat rounds capable of penetrating apcs and other light armored vehicles. It can travel through water without special preparation.
The pt76 obiekt 7405 is a soviet light amphibious tank which was introduced in early. The pt 76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several light amphibious tanks developed and used by the soviet army. The suspension of the pt 76 consists of six large, evenly spaced road wheels with no track return rollers. In concept it is similar to the soviet pt 76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63. Sep 16, 2015 the pt 76 is an amphibious tank that was put into service in the ussr in 1951. These pictures were taken and shared with the web by dave connolly. January 11, 2019 listed here are the pt 76 amphibious light tanks that were withdrew from military service and placed in museums or used as monuments. Another tank hunting group finally managed to set a pt76 on fire with a hit to the rear armor the fourth and last one destroyed in the battle.
Feb 10, 2018 manual russian soviet army amphibious tank panzer pt76 user guide book handbuch. The pt76 has been in service in various countries since 1952. Indias armored cavalry rolled and swam into bangladesh. 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 type 63 tank was chinas first generation of selfdeveloped amphibious tanks. You can check the specs, operators, images and videos. This worldwide equipment guide weg serves as an interim guide for use in training, simulations, and. Manual russian soviet army amphibious tank panzer pt76 user. 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. We killed a bunch of bad guys, but it caused the nva to change tactics. Certainly it seemed bound for rough treatment on modern battlefields. Developmentpt76 with developers answers war thunder. The pt76 light amphibious tank entered service in 1952. Kit detailed hull exterior including lower plating, 1piece vinyl track lengths, separately molded hatches and onvehicle tools, main gun breech detail, gun barrel with muzzle brake, nylon cord tow cable, brass wire turret rail and photoetch parts engine grills, lamp guards and additional. The pt 76 amphibious light tank entered service with soviet army in 1951. Instead of using tanks against the khe sanh marine base, they used two tank battalions against lang vei, thats 16 pt76 tanks. 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 pt76 has a 5speed manual shafttype transmission system similar to the one in the t3485. 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 pt 76 is a reliable, highly mobile reconnaissance vehicle and has ideal design for amphibious capability, but it has many limitations as a fighting vehicle. It features the christie suspension system with six road wheels. Kit detailed hull exterior including lower plating, 1piece vinyl track lengths, separately molded hatches and tools, main gun breech detail, nylon cord tow cable, brass wire turret rail and photoetch parts engine grills, light guards and additional detail. The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious without additional preparation. Jul 26, 2016 this feature is not available right now. St 7193, tank identification handbook, 1982 unl digital commons. Its serial production started since 1953 on volgograd tank factory. Updated light amphibious tank pt 76b is designated for fighting hostile manpower, softskin materiel as well as low aerial targets the upgrade provides. The suspension has six road wheels and no return rollers.
A lightly armoured tank with excellent amphibious characteristics. A number of enterprises thus shared in the award of the stalin prize for the creation of the pt 76 and btr50 in 1953. The pt 76 was developed between 1949 1951 under the leadership of zh. Such is the case with the pt 76 amphibious tank, which was created in the late 1940s and yet remains in service today. 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 powerpack of the pt76 was also the same one encountered on the t55 main battle tank mbt this being a v6 type dieselfueled unit. United states army field manuals are published by the united states armys army publishing directorate. The pt76 was the little soviet amphibious tank that could. There is a small, thin, horizontal skirt over each track. The tank has an allwelded steel turret with seating for the commander on the left and loader on the right. Part one described the characteristics of the lightly armored vehicle, and detailed its exploits and defeats in the vietnam war. The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious. China developed the type 63 amphibious light tank based on the design of pt 76.
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