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BTR-40 V1.0 fs25-mods

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The development of the BTR-40 began in early 1947 at the design bureau of the Gorky Automobile Factory under the leadership of V. A. Dedkov. The concept was a successor to the BA-64B armored car, which was discontinued in 1946. The design team also included L. W. Kostikin and P. I. Muziukin. Two prototypes, designated BTR-141, were completed in 1947. The first was armed with two coaxial 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine guns mounted on a rotatable turret, protected by armor plates at the front and sides. The second prototype had no fixed armament. Neither was accepted into service. In 1950, two new prototypes were produced, featuring a different armor shape, including an upright rear armor. Again, one prototype was unarmed, while the other was equipped with two coaxial 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine guns.