Pintle-mounted automatic grenade launchers (AGS-17, AGS-30 or AGS-57) and/or machine guns (PKM, 6P41, "Utyos" or "Kord"). The BTR-D is a Soviet airborne multi-purpose tracked …

This serial airborne APC was completed in 1974, approved for production entering service the same year a "BTR-D". Since then, it was largely produced in the hundreds and deployed …

The BTR-D is a late Cold War era armored personnel carrier of Soviet origin. It was developed in the early 1970's to accompany the BMD-1 airborne combat vehicle. The BTR-D is based on …

Mar 15, 2025 · The BTR-D is an airborne tracked armoured vehicle personnel carrier which was designed and manufactured in Russia. The BTR-D was deployed for the first time during the …

Sep 7, 2011 · First seen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the BTR-D is often referred to as the BMD M1979 by NATO. This a multi-purpose armored transporter can be parachute …

In 1974, the service adopted the BTR-D for its airborne troops, an air-droppable fully amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC). Design work continued from 1970 to 1974, followed by serial …

The BTR-D is a multipurpose armoured transporter that is used for a variety of roles, including troop transporter, towing support weapons such as the 23 mm ZU-23-2 light anti-aircraft gun, …

Dec 23, 2022 · The BTR-ZD is instead the anti-aircraft version of the BTR-D. It is equipped with a ZU-23-2 twin 23mm anti-aircraft gun positioned on top of its hull. Furthermore, if necessary, it …

Jun 3, 2023 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the BTR-D (Bronetransportyor Desanta) Amphibious Air-Droppable Armored Fighting Vehicle …

First seen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the BTR-D is often referred to as the BMD M1979 by NATO. This a multi-purpose armored transporter can be parachute landed with …