SKOT-2AP Armored Amphibious Personnel Carrier

Jointly developed by Czechoslovakia and Poland. The first prototype called SKOT was designed in 1959, in 1961 the first test series was produced and a contract closed between the Czech Republic and Poland on joint production. The SKOT (OT-64) was introduced into both countries armed forces in 1964.
SKOT-2AP version has been used only by Poland and was equipped with new turret with a curved top. The weapons have an increased elevation capability, which allows them to be used against aircraft.

Technical data

Weight: 14.30 t
Length: 7.44 m
Width: 2.55 m
Height: 2.83 m
Crew: 3+10
Armament: 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, 7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Armor: up to 14 mm
Powerplant: Tatra T-928-14, 8-cylinder V in-line air cooled diesel engine, 180 hp at 2000 rpm each
Maximum Speed: land 95 kph, water 9 kph
Range: 650 km

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