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1960's period, Hungarian Army, PSZH-IV (Panzelozott Szallito Harzjarmu), Armored Personnel Carrier



AAF Tank museum hungarian armored car The Hungarian PSZH-IV Armored Personnel Carrier looks much like a standard armored car. This version is based on the similar looking Russian BRDM-2 and Hungarian FUG (i.e.: Felderito Uszo Gepkocsi or Amphibious Reconnaissance Vehicle). It carried 3 crewman and 6 soldiers/passengers. It was amphibious, being propelled by 2 propeller while in the water. It was armed by 1 heavy and 1 light machine gun. The vehicle includes a integral internal tire inflating system and the vehicle can operate in a nuclear, biological, and chemical environment. This APC was used by Hungary, East Germany, Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia.

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CREW:   3 plus 6 passengers      

WEIGHT:   7.48 tons   RANGE:   312 miles

ENGINE:  Cespel D.414.44 Model, in line, 44 cylinder diesel, 100 hp

SPEED:  30 mph land & 5.6 mph water

 






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