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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Tank Park and Museum

Soviet BTR-60 Armored Personnel Carrier

article and photos by Russ Lockwood



One of the first post-WWII USSR tanks this redesign of the T-44 (successor to the T-34) started production in 1948. Over 30,000 (including the upgraded version the T-55) were manufactured over 30 years and versions were supplied to over 35 countries. The T-55 came into service in 1958 with a more powerful 100mm gun, bigger engine, and modified turret.

Crew 4, 100mm gun, 3 MGs, Speed 30mph, Range: 250 miles

Aberdeen Museum and Tank Park

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