BTR-152V1 Armored Personnel Carrier

March 23, 2006 - return to museum after full restoration

The first version of the BTR-152 wheeled armored personnel carrier was produced in 1950. The vehicle hull is of all-welded construction, engine and transmission are at the front of the vehicle. The crew consists of a driver and up to 18 infantry who normally board the vehicle through the rear entry hatch. The second model BTR-152 V1 (1957 year) had a front mounted winch, and a tire-pressure regulation system, which allowed the driver to adjust the pressure in accordance with local driving conditions. Production ended in 1962.

Museum example was using by East German Police (Volkspolizei) and since 1982 by Polish Police (Milicja). The armored roof its a field modification.

July 19, 2002 - Before restoration

June 30, 2003 - Under restoration by Polish Army (first stage)

March 23, 2006 - Zielona Góra City Communication Works - After full restoration

Technical data

Weight: 8.95 t
Length: 6.83 m
Width: 2.32 m
Height: 2.41 m
Crew: 2+17
Armor: 6-13 mm
Powerplant: ZiS-123V, 6 cylinder in-line gasoline engine, 110 hp at 3200 rpm
Maximum Speed: 65 kph
Range: 550 km

(c) Copyright Leszek Chmielewski 1997-2006