Russia
BTR-152 Armored Transporter
Gary's Combat Vehicle Reference Guide

GTA 17-2-8: BTR-BTR-152
GENERAL DATA
 BTR-152
Alternative DesignationsBTR-140, Chinese Type 56
Country of OriginCIS (formerly USSR)
RoleArmored transporter
Date Of Introduction1950
Crew2 + 17 passengers
Combat Weight9.91 tons (9.0 mt)
Ground Pressure52.6 psi (3.7 kg/cm²)
Drive Formula6 x 6
Length, Overall 22.41 ft (6.83 m)
Width, Overall 7.61 ft (2.32 m)
Height, No MG 6.69 ft (2.04 m)
Ground Clearance11.8 in (300 mm)
PERFORMANCE
 BTR-152
Engine110 hp (82 kw) Gasoline
Range404 miles (650 km)
Fuel Capacity79 gal (300 l)
Road Speed40 mph (65 km/h)
Cross Country Speed?
Swim SpeedN/A
Fording Depth2.6 ft (0.80 m)
Grade55%
Side Slope30%
Trench Crossing2.6 ft (0.80 m)
Vertical Wall Climb2 ft (0.60 m)
PROTECTION
 BTR-152
ArmorHull Front: 0.43-0.59 in (11-15 mm)
Applique ArmorAvailable
Explosive Reactive ArmorN/A
Active Protective SystemN/A
NBC Protection SystemN/A
Smoke EquipmentN/A
ARMAMENT
BTR-152
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
7.62mm SGMB machine gun (12.7mm MG can be used instead) belt feed 1,250 (or 500 12.7mm).
light ball, ball-T, heavy ball, API-T, I-T
Optional: Two 7.62mm SGMB machine guns on side pintel mounts pintle-mounted; belt feed 1,250-1,750.
light ball, ball-T, heavy ball, API-T, I-T
Firing ports: 3 on each side of troop compartment, 2 in rear doors
FIRE CONTROL
 BTR-152
Fire Control SystemN/A
Main Gun StabilizationN/A
RangefinderN/A
Infrared SearchlightN/A

NOTES

The BTR-152 (Bronetransporter-152) is a non-amphibious vehicle that has an improved (6 x 6) truck chassis and an all-welded steel hull. The troop compartment is to the rear of the cab and the engine is in front. These vehicles are early examples of armored transporters built from converted truck chassis (ZIL-151, and later ZIL-157),

Recognition features:

VARIANTS

BTR-152
Basic APC; many of which would later be covered and converted for other uses, such as ambulances, radio stations, and engineer vehicles. The basic BTR-152 has no winch, has an open top, and has no tire pressure control lines. Versions for AA use include an Egyptian M53 gun (4x 12.7 mm) mount, and a ZU-23-2 gun mount used by the PLO.
BTR-152A
Anti-aircraft version with twin 14.5mm KPV heavy machine gun in a manually operated turret.
BTR-152D, BTR-152E
Anti-aircraft versions with 4x 14.5mm machine guns.
BTR-152I
BTR-152V version for artillery command vehicle.
BTR-152K
Version similar to BTR-152V3 but with armored roof.
IT0471: BTR-152K
BTR-152V
APC variant has central tire inflation system.
BTR-152U
Command vehicle with a significantly higher full cover roof. This vehicle normally tows a trailer carrying additional equipment.
GTA 17-2-8: BTR-152U
BTR-152V1
BTR-152V version with winch, open top, and external tire pressure control lines.
BTR-152V2
BTR-152V version without winch. Has internal tire pressure control lines.
OPFOR WEG: BTR-152V2
BTR-152V3
BTR-152V with winch on the front, open top, infrared driving lights, and internal tire pressure control lines.

BTR-152 Photos - Click on image sample to see full size image.

RSLC, OCT-2005: BTR-152 series
U.S. Army Photo
870x578, 117K, JPEG

Last updated:  18-MAY-2008: Added BTR-152K art.
Copyright ©2006-2008 Gary W. Cooke
To the best of my knowledge all military data and images presented in these pages are UNCLASSIFIED, NON-SENSITIVE, and approved for public release.

GTA 17-2-8: Armored Vehicle Recognition, February 1977.
IN0534: Vehicle Recognition (Threat Armor), Edition D.
IT0471: An Introduction to the Armed Forces of China, Cuba, Syria, Libya, and Angola.
OPFOR Worldwide Equipment Guide, 2001.
U.S. Army Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leader Course (RSLC): Vehicle Identification Top 50.