John Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 [attachmentid=67] What can you tell us about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I can tell you that we got covered in mud trudging over to it to get that picture!!! Seeing the T34-85 in action was worth it though! There's loads of the old PT series still in front line service around the world isn't there? They're all amphibious arn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 Yup, an aluminium hull and steel turret. Many third world countries still use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I believe that the aluminium hull is only sufficient to withstand small arms fire? The PT-76 can travel up to 40 miles through water by using it's bilge pumps and water jets. The chassis is also used in the BTR-50 APC. I believe it was still in Russian service until just a few years ago..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 19, 2005 Author Share Posted March 19, 2005 Excellent Mr Firefly. Its in service still all over the world. It was superceded in Russia mostly by the BMP and BTR series. wub.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I seen a few of this in Iraq in 2003: they had the fording kit on them:Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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