Russia
PT-76 Amphibious Light Tank
Gary's Combat Vehicle Reference Guide

PT-76
GENERAL DATA
 PT-76B
Country of OriginCIS (formerly USSR)
RoleLight reconnaissance tank
Date Of Introduction1952
Crew3
Combat Weight15.4 tons (14 mt)
Ground Pressure6.54 psi (0.46 kg/cm²)
Length, Overall 25.02 ft (7.625 m)
Length, Hull 22.67 ft (6.91 m)
Width, Overall 10.3 ft (3.14 m)
Height, Overall Early Model: 7.2 ft (2.195 m). Late Model: 7.4 ft (2.255 m)
Ground Clearance14.6 in (370 mm)
PERFORMANCE
 PT-76B
Engine240 hp (179 kw) diesel
Range162 miles (260 km)
Road Speed27 mph (44 km/h)
Cross Country Speed16 mph (25 km/h)
Swim Speed6.2 mph (10 km/h)
Fording DepthAmphibious
PROTECTION
 PT-76B
ArmorHomogenous, cold rolled steel. Turret front: 0.8 in (20 mm).
Applique ArmorN/A
Explosive Reactive ArmorN/A
Active Protective SystemN/A
NBC Protection SystemN/A
Smoke EquipmentVehicle engine exhaust smoke system
ARMAMENT
PT-76B
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
76mm D-56B rifled gun Turret; manual loading 40.
HVAP, AP-T, API-T, HEAT, Frag-HE
7.62mm PKT machine gun Coaxial to main gun 1,000
FIRE CONTROL
 PT-76B
Fire Control System?
Main Gun Stabilization2-plane
RangefinderN/A
Infrared SearchlightAvailable

NOTES


PT-76

VARIANTS

Israel offers an upgrade package with a 90mm gun, laser range finder fire control and a 300 hp engine.
PT-76
Produced in limited numbers with a non-stabilized main gun.
PT-76B
Added a main gun stabilization system. See data above.
GTA 17-2-8: PT-76B
Polish PT-76
Variant with a separate commander's hatch and 12.7mm machine gun.
Type 63
Chinese variant with a new turret, 85mm gun, and 12.7mm AA machine gun.