BTR-152 Armored Personnel Carrier

The Soviet BTR-152 was an armored personnel carrier developed after the Second World War using a six-wheeled truck-derived chassis. Its armored troop compartment gave infantry greater protection during movement than an ordinary cargo truck. Early versions were open-topped, and numerous specialist variants followed. The vehicle served Soviet and allied forces and became widely associated with Cold War mechanization and export armies. Its front-mounted engine and cab-like driving compartment retained the recognizable proportions of a heavy military truck. Soldiers entered through the rear, and a machine gun provided local protection. Limited cross-country performance and the vulnerability of open troop spaces helped drive later development toward more capable, fully enclosed armored carriers.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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