Pt76m is an indonesian upgraded version of the pt76. Sea 05p4 is the technical authority for all structural evaluation and maintenance requirements covered by this manual. The army guide to jungle warfare, this includes a very small section on armor use. The purpose of this manual is to present a description of the pro cedure for embarkation preparatory to an amphibious operation. The pt76 was developed between 1949 1951 under the leadership of zh. January 11, 2019 listed here are the pt76 amphibious light tanks that were withdrew from military service and placed in museums or used as monuments. Military and special purpose armoured vehicles spets techno. Part one described the characteristics of the lightly armored vehicle, and detailed its exploits and defeats in the vietnam war. A motorized rifle tank company may be part of a first or. Ministry of defence acronyms and abbreviations gov. The pt76page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this vehicle this topic is categorised under.
The pt76 was the little soviet amphibious tank that could. During world war ii 193945, the us armed forces used amphibious tanks for fire support of landing parties in several landing operations. Tm55235025214 bradley fighting vehicle system bfvs. Mar 18, 2017 this is the second in a twopart series on the pt76 amphibious tank. The pt 76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon. The turret is fitted in the middle and houses the commander and gunner. The turret is equipped with a very large oval shaped, forward opening vehicle commanders hatch. This field manual is part of fm series 1002,the soviet army.
This manual provides transportability guidance for logistical handling and movement of the heavy expanded mobility tactical truck hemtt, models m977, m978, m983, m984, m984e1, m985, and m985e1 gmt. The light tank is armed with machine guns and a light gun to engage infantry, unarmored vehicles, and lightly armored vehicles. In concept it is similar to the pt76, but has a number of features of the chinese type 63. Construction drawings 11 architectural symbols, line conventions, and material conventions 11 working drawings 12 site plans elevations 14 floor plans 14 detail drawings 17 sections 17 details 110 wood framing drawings 110 light wood framing 112 heavy wood framing 117 chapter 2. Development began shortly after world war 2 and it was widely used by the ussr and most soviet allies during the cold war. Common and consistent technical notes and parameters are used in chapters 2 through 7, since the. Like most soviet tanks, the pt76 has limited ability to depress its main gun, and therefore cannot fire effectively from defilade. The amphibious capability of the aav makes it unique among all dod systems. The pt76 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. Mar 25, 2019 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. 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.
Fm 10023 the soviet army troops, organization and equipment. Its serial production started since 1953 on volgograd tank factory. 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 hull is very large in order to create buoyancy and stability while afloat. The gun can be fired from inside the vehicle, but requires manual loading. The pt 76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several light amphibious tanks developed and used by the soviet army. This is the ho scale military soviet union post1945 tank pt76 light amphibious from eko plastic models. The light tank relies on its mobility and smaller profile to avoid fire. 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. Iko soviet union post1945 tank pt76 light amphibious ho.
Its russian name pt plavajuschij tank is translated as amphibious tank. It has a new turret with a more powerful 85 mm gun. The pt76 pt plavayushtshiy tank amphibious tank is one of several light amphibious tanks developed and used by the soviet army. The pt76 is a soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the s. The pt76 is a reliable, highly mobile reconnaissance vehicle and has ideal design for amphibious capability, but it has many limitations as a fighting vehicle. Jul 12, 2014 in 1952 the tank was adopted into service under the designation pt76. The first amphibious tank, the t37, was adopted by the red army in 1932. An owners manual for the 0079, 0080, 0081 and 0082 series amphicat 6x6 amphibious atv manufactured by magna american corporation, in pdf format a parts manual for the 0079, 0080, 0081 and 0082 series amphicat 6x6 amphibious atv manufactured by magna american corporation, in pdf format. Around 10 000 were used by the soviet military, while around 2 000 were exported to soviet allies around the globe. The tank was exchange for marmon herrington mk iv armoured car 1941, fox armoured car 1973, m47 patton tank 1950. Performing operator maintenance on a pt76 light amphibious tank.
Buy trumpeter pt 76 amphibious tank online at low price in india on. It also carries troops to inland objectives after ashore. 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. In amphibious vehicles such as the soviet pt 76 tank, shutters of the waterjet propulsion unit that rotate around their axes are deployed on.
It contains information considered appropriate for safe transport of the trucks. Hydraulic shuttercontrol drive for the waterjet propulsion unit of. Utilized in reconnaissance and firesupport roles, the tank has a simple design, good cross country capability, and is fully amphibious including ship to shore and choppy deep water operations with minimal preparation. Operational area from dry ground to 6 meters depth made in finland operating worldwide.
China developed the type 63 amphibious light tank based on the design of pt76. State arsenals soviet unioninitial year of service. It was widely exported to other friendly states, like india, iraq, syria, north korea, and north vietnam. This manual contains instruction in planning and executing the embarkation of troops and the loading of ships with supplies and equipment at the division level and below. Change all instances of mcwp 3, employment of amphibious assault vehicles aavs, to mctp 310c. Floating tank pt76 ussr tank museum patriot park moscow.
Handbook on the cuban armed forces homeland security digital. The vehicle carries troops in water operations from ship to shore, through rough water and surf zone. It was widely exported to other friendly states, like india, iraq, syria, north korea and north vietnam. Pt76 light amphibious tank 1952 full specs specs youtube. Pdf tracked amphibious vehicles download full ebooks.
Main battle tanks, europe and the implications for italy. The k3 pt76 in nam built as a amphibious light tank, the k3 soviet designation pt76 was ideal for operations in vietnam where its light armour and mobility allowed it to manoeuvre through terrain that would stop other vehicles. Built as a amphibious light tank, the k3 soviet designation pt76 was ideal for operations in vietnam where its light armour and mobility allowed it to manoeuvre through terrain that would stop other vehicles. The soviet union had developed the t37a and t38 amphibious light tanks in the. These technical specifications may vary according to the vehicle specification and equipment. Indias armored cavalry rolled and swam into bangladesh. Armed with a 76mm gun it could knock out enemy gun positions, but was less reliable against enemy armour. Feb 25, 2010 tanks are tracked, armored vehicles with guns of generally 75mm or more. Concept exploration of the amphibious combat vehicle. 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 t. Each cuban male has a compulsory threeyear military service obligation. Jul 26, 2014 in 20, the united states marine corps usmc conducted a study to determine the technical feasibility and affordability of a high water speed amphibious combat vehicle, quantify performance, determine capability tradeoffs that can be made to reduce cost and reduce technical risk, and compare capabilities with those of a low water speed variant.
Amphibious tank article about amphibious tank by the. Research to develop the worlds fastest amphibious armoured vehicles. Trumpeter 00379 5 russian pt76 amphibious tank mod. The pt76 is an amphibious light tank designed by the soviet union in the early 1950s. Amphibious multipurpose dredger for dredging, piling, raking. Although the pt76 is lightly armored and undergunned. The obiekt 740 obviated this problem with double guide teeth on th. Its chassis served as the basis for a number of other vehicle designs, many of them amphibious, including the btr.
Amphibious kit nbc protection kit ir driving lamps smoke grenade launchers nvg compatible glazing fire suppression system night vision periscopes for driver and commander intercom system pioneer kit search light technical features contain nominal data. Although the pt76 is lightly armored and undergunned for a modern tank, its inherent amphibious capability outweighs these limitations. Army tm 11290 field maintenance for receivertransmitter rt70grc 1957 rt70. Russian btr50pu at the technical museum in togliatti, russia. This technical guide tg describes procedures, outlines responsibilities and. Nowadays small numbers remain in use, mostly with third world nations. The tank has an allwelded steel turret with seating for the commander on the left and loader on the right. The pt76 amphibious light tank entered service with soviet army in 1951. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. Assault amphibian vehicle personnel model 7a1 aavp7a1. The driver sits in the front compartment and has a singlepiece hatch cover. Tactical and technical characteristics of pt76 amphibious tank. Motor vehicle traffic supervision, 5222006, active, n46, no, no.
The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious. The hull came out of the requirement that the tank be able to carry a squad of infantrymen on its back across a river. The pt76page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this vehicle. Jan 09, 2020 jobbrol balra, tipus szerint egy isz3 nehez, egy t3485 kozepes es egy pt76 uszo harckocsi lathato a kepen. Certainly it seemed bound for rough treatment on modern battlefields. History of the pt76 and btr50p, asu85, mars and luna artillery rockets built on. The aavp7a1 is an armored assault amphibious fulltracked landing vehicle. The pt76 is used in the reconnaissance and firesupport roles. The vehicle entered service in 1954 and is amphibious without additional preparation. They include radio technical troops that serve mainly in the units. All you need to know about the old m2 gun installed on early lee tanks.
Such is the case with the pt76 amphibious tank, which was created in the late 1940s and yet remains in service today. Amphicat parts manual 6x6 world amphibious atvs 6x6 and. Service of transgender sailors and marines, 1142016, active, asn. There is a small, thin, horizontal skirt over each track. Buy trumpeter pt 76 amphibious tank online at low prices in india. The russian plavayushchiy tank or pt 76 is a light, amphibious tank. After the war, amphibious tanks became common in the armed forces of many countries. Pt76 light amphibious tank 1952 full specs specscountry of origin. The tank has a welded steel hull with three compartments. Aug 14, 2006 the suspension of the pt 76 consists of six large, evenly spaced road wheels with no track return rollers. Weight 14 tons crew 3 people overall dimensions length x width x height 7625 x 3140 x 2195 mm. Pdf tracked amphibious vehicles download full ebooks for free. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. The pt76 is an amphibious light tank of soviet origin.
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