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The Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design
Bureau (KMDB) offers a modernization of the power pack of the BTR-60PB armoured personnel carrier by installing a
Ukrainian-made UTD-20 diesel engine instead of the original Russian-made GAZ-49B carburettor-type engines.
Purpose of modernization: increase of mobility characteristics due to replacement of the power pack.
In so doing, the following is achieved:
- decrease of fuel consumption by 20%;
- increase of cruising range;
- increase of power-to-weight ratio and, as a result, increase of average speed;
- decrease of operation cost;
- increase of fire safety at operation;
- increase of firepower and enlargement of tactical capabilities.
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Main technical characteristics of BTR-60 armoured personnel carrier fitted with upgraded power pack:
| Description |
Measur. Unit |
Parameters |
| Before modernisation |
After modernisation |
| Engine |
GAZ-49B |
UTD-20 |
| Type |
carburettor 4-stroke V-type 6-cylinder |
diesel 4-stroke V-type 6-cylinder |
| Number of engines |
2 |
1 |
| Engine power output |
hp |
2 x 90 |
300 |
| Fuel being used |
petrol À-72 |
diesel fuel, kerosene |
| Specific fuel consumption |
g/hp-h |
252 |
175 |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
hp/t |
18 |
24 |
| Max torque |
kgf/m |
2 x 22.5 |
100 |
| Max road speed |
km/h |
80 |
80 |
| Water speed |
km/h |
9 -10 |
9 -10 |
| Cruising range |
km |
500 |
600 |
| Max amphibious operation time |
h |
12 |
16 |
Overall dimensions: |
| - length |
mm |
7,220 |
7,220 |
| - width |
mm |
2,814 |
2,814 |
| - height (turret) |
mm |
2,410 |
2,900 |
| Combat weight |
kg |
10,300 |
12,200 |
| Crew |
10 (2+8) |
10 (2+8) |
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BTR-60M Upgraded Armoured Personnel Carrier
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