The BTR-40 was produced at the Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (Gorkovsky Automobile Factory) from 1950 to 1960.
It was first shown publicly at the military parade in Moscow in 1950.
It was issued to the Red Army in 1950 and was used in the APC, reconnaissance and command post roles.
After several years of service, it became apparent that it did not fit the modern battlefield.
It was replaced by the BTR-152.
The BTR-40 was produced at the Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (Gorkovsky Automobile Factory) from 1950 to 1960. It was first shown publicly at the military parade in Moscow in 1950. It was issued to the Red Army in 1950 and was used in the APC, reconnaissance and command post roles. After several years of service, it became apparent that it did not fit the modern battlefield. It was replaced by the BTR-152.
BTR-40