The BTR-50 (BTR stands for Bronetransporter (Russian: БТР, Бронетранспортер), literally "armored transporter") is a Soviet tracked amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC) based on the PT-76 light tank chassis. [3] The BTR-50 was developed in 1952 and entered service with the Soviet Army in 1954.

Jan 20, 2025 · All Russian vehicles are endangered species in a war increasingly dominated by drones. The BTR-50 is a 15-ton, diesel-fueled armored tractor with two crew and space for up …

Apr 17, 2021 · The BTR-50 was the first mass-produced tracked and amphibious Soviet-built armored personnel carrier (APC). It was developed from the desperate need of a more mobile …

BTR-50S (2005) - An upgrade package for the BTR-50PK offered by the Serbian defense firm Yugoimport SPDR. The package adds a turret (from the Yugoslav M-80 APC).

Jan 20, 2025 · Russia has begun deploying 1950s-era BTR-50 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine as its stocks of modern combat vehicles continue depleting, Forbes reports. Prior to late 2022, the Russian army maintained only a small number of BTR-50s in secondary support roles.

Due to a rugged construction, this reliable vehicle is still in service today, like most 1950s soviet vehicles. It appeared in service in 1954 but was first revealed to the public in 1957. The BTR-50 served in the motorized rifle regiments of tank divisions & mechanized brigades and soon was also operated by the East German armies.

The BTR-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, which were wheeled.

The BTR-50 series of Soviet armored personnel carriers was developed in the 1950s and performed well for some time. The system has proven reliable in the field and is simple enough to be mass-produced making it easy to use, and based on the chassis of the PT-76 light tank, the system also boasts the proven amphibious capability developed by the ...

Jan 19, 2025 · The first reports of russia’s intent to use outdated Soviet-era BTR-50s on the battlefield surfaced nearly two years ago, in February 2023. At that time, initial images emerged showing the enemy transporting these armored personnel carriers to the front.

Mar 25, 2019 · The BTR-50 series of Soviet armored personnel carriers was developed in the 1950s and served for a time to good effect. The system proved to be reliable on the field and simple enough to produce in quantity therefore making it readily available and was based on the chassis of the PT-76 light tank, a system also exhibiting proven amphibious ...