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PT-76

General Facts

  • TYPE
    Light tank

  • ORIGIN
    USSR

  • NICKNAMES
    -

  • DESIGNED
    1949 - 1954

  • DESIGNER
    Volgograd Tractor Factory

  • PRODUCTION
    1953 - 1963 (PT-76)
    1958 - 1969 (PT-76B)

  • PRODUCERS
    USSR

  • QUANTITY
    12.000 incl. 2.000 for export

  • UNIT COST
    Unknown

  • CHARACTERISTICS
    Amphibious capability
    Good mobility
    Thin armor
    No NBC system
    No night vision

Introduction

The PT-76 is an amphibious light tank of Russian origin. Development began shortly after World War 2 and it equipped most Soviet forces during the Cold War. Nowadays small numbers remain in use, mostly with third world nations.

Layout

The PT-76 is a tracked amphibious light tank. The hull is very large in order to create buoyancy and stability while afloat. The driver is seated in the front of the hull. The turret is fitted in the middle and houses the commander and gunner. The engine and drivetrain are mounted in the rear. Two hydrojets provide propulsion in the water.

Firepower

The main armament is a 76.2mm D-56T cannon, which was non-stabilized in early versions. A total of 40 rounds are carried. The rate of fire is 6 to 8 rounds per minute. As a coaxial weapon a 7.62mm SGMT or PKT machine gun is fitted. Additionally some PT-76 are fitted with a 12.7mm DShK heavy machine gun on the turret roof.

Protection

To keep the weight down for the amphibious capability the armor is quite thin. The steel armor protects against small arms fire and shell splinters. Many PT-76 were not fitted with a NBC system, fire extinguishing system or the ability to lay a smoke screen.

Mobility

The PT-76 has a good cross country performance and is fully amphibious. The road speed is somewhat limited. A 240hp diesel engine provides propulsion.

Users

The PT-76 was used by most Soviet and Eastern European forces during the Cold War. It was also widely exported to nations with close ties to the USSR. Nowadays small numbers remain in use with Russian naval infantry and many others with third world nations.

Variants

PT-76

The original PT-76 is armed with a non-stabilized D-56T 76.2mm cannon and 7.62mm SGMT coaxial machine gun. The improved PT-76B is armed with an improved and stabilized D-56TS cannon. Additionally it is fitted with a PKT coaxial machine gun, NBC system and an improved engine. The PT-76A designation is used for PT-76 and PT-76B that are fitted with a 12.7mm DShK heavy machine gun on the turret roof.

TypeLight tank
Crew3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Length6.91 m (hull), 7.63 m (gun forward)
Width3.14 m
Height2.26 m
Ground clearance0.37 m
Weight?
Ground pressure?
WheelbaseTracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, idler front, sprocket rear, 4.08 m length, 0.36 m width
Turn radiusskid turns
Engine?
Power ratio?
TransmissionManual, 4 forward, 1 reverse
Speed44 km/h on road, 9 km/h in water
Fuel380 L + 190 L
Range370 + 110 km on road, 120 km in water
Wall1.1 m
Trench2.8 m
Gradient70% gradient
FordingAmphibious
ArmorSteel, 5 to 17 mm
NBC equipmentNo
Night visionNo
SmokeNo
Remarks-
Armament76mm D-56T/TM
7.62mm SGMT coaxial MG
12.7mm DShK (optional)
Weapon176.2mm D-56T or TM cannon in turret
40 rounds
-4 to + 30 degrees elevation
360 degrees traverse
non-stabilized
Weapon27.62mm SGMT coaxial machine gun
traverse and elevation as main armament
1.000 rounds
non-stabilized
Weapon312.7mm DShK heavy machine gun on roof (optional)
50 rounds ready to fire, manual traverse and elevation
non-stabilized
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TypeLight tank
Crew3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Length6.91 m (hull), 7.63 m (gun forward)
Width3.14 m
Height2.26 m
Ground clearance0.37 m
Weight14.6 t combat load
Ground pressure0.50 kg/cm2
WheelbaseTracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, idler front, sprocket rear, 4.08 m length, 0.36 m width
Turn radiusskid turns
EngineV-6B 6-cylinder diesel, 240 hp at 1.800 rpm
Power ratio16.4 hp/t
TransmissionManual, 4 forward, 1 reverse
Speed44 km/h on road, 9 km/h in water
Fuel380 L + 190 L
Range370 + 110 km on road, 120 km in water
Wall1.1 m
Trench2.8 m
Gradient70% gradient
FordingAmphibious
ArmorSteel, 5 to 17 mm
NBC equipmentYes
Night visionYes
SmokeNo
Remarks-
Armament76mm D-56TS
7.62mm PKT coaxial MG
12.7mm DShK (optional)
Weapon176.2mm D-56TS cannon in turret
40 rounds
-4 to + 30 degrees elevation
360 degrees traverse, 21°/s
stabilized in both axis
Weapon27.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun
traverse and elevation as main armament
1.000 rounds
stabilized in both axis
Weapon312.7mm DShK heavy machine gun on roof (optional)
50 rounds ready to fire, manual traverse and elevation
non-stabilized
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