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[PF] BTR 51

PACIFIC FRONT

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BTR-51


History

the "BTR-51" was introduced in 1941 to meet the needs of the rapidly mechanising red army. its max speed of 68kph allowed it to move ahead of armoured columns and keep up with the main tank forces. Its top speed was down to its limited armour ( only 7.62 resilient ) and its powerful engine. Its engine would later be used on the Zis-11 heavy truck chassis as it proved extremely relaible and easy to maintain in harsh terrain and away from main logistic lines. It could carry 10 soldiers along with a machine gunner with a Dshka machine gun. This granted it good anti-infantry capabilities and even the ability to engage lightly armoured tanks along with providing ample cover for the dismounted soldiers. Its ability to provide continued cover was limited by poor ammo reserves and its extremely thin armour making any return fire potentially lethal to the exposed crew. Its simplistic design meant over 170000 units could be made over the course of 1941-1950 with many trucks being used by red army forces and rebel forces in the later civil war. It saw continued use well into the 1960s with its design being phased out in favour of more heavily armoured troop transports.





Stats and Features

• Size: 6.50 (7.25 with log and fenders), 3.25, 2.50m
  
• Speed: 67kph
  
• Crew: 2 (Driver, Gunner / commander + additional infantry)
  
• Armament: 12.7mm Dshka
  
  
  
  
  Startup Procedure
  
  
  • Hold down ignition
    
  • Choke lever for 1-3 seconds
    
  • Starter
    
    
  • Note: Handbrake is on by default so needs to be disabled to drive.
    
    
    
    
    Further Notes
    - you shift Gears by holding down clutch and then using the arrow keys to shift
    - The gun is mouse aimed by default.
    
    
    
    About the Project
    The Pacific Front is a Alternate History Project about the time from 1940s through to the 70s in a time of turmoil, war and desperation. It focuses on the countries around the pacific ocean, like the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Russia, China and a lot more. All the the project vehicles are fictional in nature and have their own story, lore and design. The Projects creations have a tendency for high fidelity, decoration and multi crew operation.