BTR-60 Company

BTR-60 Company Information

The BTR-60 was developed in the 1950's a replacement for older wheeled armoured personnel carriers and was first revealed in 1961. BTR stands for Bronetransporter (БТР, Бронетранспортер, literally "armoured transporter").

Designed to replace older open-topped APCs the BTR-60 was fully enclosed giving it's passengers increased protection from enemy artillery (and grenades). Unlike other contemporary designs where the passengers exited out rear doors, the BTR-60 had overhead hatches for passengers to exit and then jump or climb down from. The BTR-60 was also armed with a 14.5mm machine-gun and coaxial 7.62mm machine-gun in a small turret that was operated by a specialist gunner. The driver (who sat on the left) and Commander (on the right) was in the hull of the vehicle.

Contains:

• 5x Plastic BTR-60 Transports
• 1x Tank Commander Sprue
• 1x Decal Sheet
• 5x Unit Cards

Please note: Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.