SA Armour Museum

Crew: 2 + 12 passengers

Combat Mass: 10.3 t

Armament: 1 x 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun; 1 x 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun

Engine: 2 x GAZ-49B 6-cylinder inline gasoline engines; 2 x 90 hp (total 180 hp) @ 3,200 rpm (17.5 hp/t)

Transmission: Manual, 4-speed 
 

Suspension: 8x8 wheeled suspension with independent torsion bars

Fording: Amphibious

Speed: Road 80 km/h - Cross Country 30 km/h - Water 10 km/h 

Operating Range: Road 500 km - Cross Country 200 km 

 

The BTR-60 (Bronetransporter) is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC) that was developed by the Soviet Union in the late 1950s. It entered service in 1960 as a replacement for the BTR-152. The BTR-60 was designed to transport infantry troops to the battlefield while providing protection and fire support.

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The BTR-60 is equipped with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, capable of engaging light armored vehicles and infantry at ranges up to 2,000 meters. The secondary armament includes a 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun for anti-infantry roles. The turret provides 360-degree coverage, enabling effective engagement of targets in all directions.

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Powered by two GAZ-49B gasoline engines, each producing 90 horsepower, the BTR-60 can achieve a top road speed of 80 km/h and a cross-country speed of 20-30 km/h. Its amphibious capability allows it to traverse water obstacles at a speed of 10 km/h. The 8x8 wheeled suspension with independent torsion bars provides good mobility over various terrains, enhancing its operational flexibility.

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With a road operating range of 500 km and a cross-country range of 200 km, the BTR-60 is capable of extended missions without frequent refueling. Its capacity to carry up to 12 passengers in addition to the crew of 2 makes it an effective troop carrier.

The BTR-60 saw widespread use in the Soviet Union and was exported to numerous allied countries. It participated in various conflicts around the world, where its mobility, protection, and troop transport capabilities were highly valued. Although it has been largely replaced by more modern APCs, the BTR-60 remains in use in some countries due to its robustness and reliability.