TR01582 Russian BTR-50PK APC

The BRT-50 is a Soviet amphibious armoured personnel carrier based on the PT-76 amphibious light tank chassis. The BTR-50 was tracked, unlike most members of  the BTR series, wich were wheeled. Like the PT-76, the BTR-50 has a flat, boat-shaped hull. Unlike the PT-76 it has a new superstructure added to the front of the vehicle.

The engine used in the BTR-50 is the V-6 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine developing 240hp (179KW) at 1800 rpm gives it a road speed of 44km/u with a cruising range of 400km.

BTR-50PK is armed with a pintle-mounted 7.62mm SGMB medium machine gun. This variant has an NBC protection system

Twee verschillende uitvoeringen mogelijk;

• Soviet Army.
• East German Army.

• Lang; 204 mm.
• Breed; 90.2 mm.

Aantal onderdelen; 210+.

Humbrol verf kleur nr.'s;

•  33 Matt Black
•  53 Metallic Gunmetal
•  117 Matt US Light Green
•  201 Metallic Black