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BTR-40

The BTR-40 (БТР, from Бронетранспортёр, or Bronetransporter, literally "armoured transporter".) is a Soviet open-topped, wheeled armoured personnel carrier and reconnaissance vehicle. It is often referred to as the Sorokovka in Soviet service. It was eventually replaced in the APC role by the BTR-152 and in the scout car role by the BRDM-1.

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.mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}Maximum speed
80 km/h
Armor
6-8 mm
Crew
2 + 8 passengers (BTR-40 and BTR-40V) 2 + 6 passengers (BTR-40B)
Designed
1947–1950
Designer
V. A. Dedkov
Engine
6-cylinder GAZ-40 80 hp (60 kW) at 3,400 rpm

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BTR-40

Nodes86
Edges85
Triples150
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.023256
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BTR-40

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related to Soviet Union · 28
BTR-40 → After, APC, Armoured, BRDM-1, BTR-141, BTR-152, BTR-152A, BTR-40A, BTR-40B, BTR-40Kh, BTR-40P, BTR-40V, BTR-40ZhD, Crew, Gorkovsky Automobile Factory, Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod, It, KPV, Moscow, NBC
related to history · 21
BTR-40 → Again, APC, BA-64B, BRDM, BTR-141, BTR-40A, BTR-40P, Dedkov, During, Gorky Automobile Factory, In, It, Kostikin, KPVT, Muziukin, Neither, The, The BTR-40's, These, Those
related to Foreign service · 19
BTR-40 → China, East Germany, Europe, In East German, It, Korean War, NBC, North Korea, North Vietnamese Army, PLA, PRC, Soviet, Soviet Union, SPW-40, The, The BTR-40, The People's Republic, Type, Vietnam War
related to Cuba · 18
BTR-40 → AT-2 Swatter, ATGM, BTR-40A-AA, BTR-40A-PB, Cuban, Cuban BTR-40, Falanga, Is, It, Jababli, KPV, M1975/4, NATO, Only, The, When, While, ZPTU-2
related to East Germany · 13
BTR-40 → After, ATGM, BTR-40A, BTR-40Kh, East German, Egypt, Germany, Malyutka ATGMs, SPW-40, SPW-40A, SPW-40Ch, The East German, This
related to Protection · 6
BTR-40 → However, SGMB, The, The BTR-40's, The BTR-40-series, They
related to overview · 5
BTR-40 → GAZ-12 ZIM, GAZ-63, Soviet, The, The BTR-40's
related to Maneuverability · 4
BTR-40 → GAZ-63, Like, The, The BTR-40
related to People's Republic of China · 4
BTR-40 → Chinese, Possibly, Soviet-supplied BTR-40s, Type
related to External links · 3
BTR-40 → Description, Pictures, Russian

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vehicle also armoured mm machine variant soviet service sides hull reconnaissance armed gun armament 14 guns designation troop compartment 1950

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
BTR-40.mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}Maximum speed80 km/h1.00infobox
BTR-40Armor6-8 mm1.00infobox
BTR-40Crew2 + 8 passengers (BTR-40 and BTR-40V) 2 + 6 passengers (BTR-40B)1.00infobox
BTR-40Designed1947–19501.00infobox
BTR-40DesignerV. A. Dedkov1.00infobox
BTR-40Engine6-cylinder GAZ-40 80 hp (60 kW) at 3,400 rpm1.00infobox
BTR-40Fuel capacity122 l1.00infobox
BTR-40Ground clearance400 mm1.00infobox
BTR-40Height2.2 m (1.83 m without armament)1.00infobox
BTR-40In service1950–1980s1.00infobox
BTR-40Length5 m[citation needed]1.00infobox
BTR-40Main armament7.62 SGMB medium machine gun (1,250 rounds (total)) (optional)1.00infobox
BTR-40ManufacturerGorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod unknown Chinese manufacturer1.00infobox
BTR-40Mass5.3 tonnes1.00infobox
BTR-40No. built8,5001.00infobox
BTR-40Operational range430 km (road) 385 km (cross country)1.00infobox
BTR-40Place of originSoviet Union1.00infobox
BTR-40Power/weight15.1 hp/tonne (11.3 kW/tonne)1.00infobox
BTR-40Produced1950–1960 (BTR-40ZhD produced until 1969)1.00infobox
BTR-40Secondary armament2×7.62 SGMB medium machine gun (1,250 rounds (total)) (optional)1.00infobox
BTR-40Suspension4x4 wheel, leaf spring1.00infobox
BTR-40TypeWheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier Reconnaissance vehicle1.00infobox
BTR-40Unit costUS$30,000 (export price to Libya, 1970-1973)1.00infobox
BTR-40Used bySee Operators1.00infobox
BTR-40VariantsSee Variants1.00infobox
BTR-40Width1.9 m1.00infobox

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