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BTR-40

The BTR-40 is a 4-wheel drive command and reconnaissance vehicle built on the GAZ-63 chassis. Featuring a sloping front, flat rear, and open roof, some variants have an armored roof.

Specifications

Armament 7.62mm machinegun,
some may carry 14.5mm AA machinegun instead
Crew 2
Troops 8-9
Hull Thickness 8-13mm
Road Range 285 km
Max Speed Paved Road 80 km/hr
Fording .9 m
Vertical Obstacle .47 m
Trench .7 m
Climb Slope 30 degrees

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Originally created by John Pike
Updated Sunday, September 19, 1999 11:00:01 AM