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Soviet Union's BA-10 armored cars
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BA-10 with a Reconnaissance Battalion at Schluüsselburg in February 1943  |
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BA-10M |
Design
In 1938 a modernization program for Soviet armored vehicles was put in place.4 The initial design work for the BA-10 had already started but development increased.4
Early versions had 37 mm or 12.7 MG as main armament. Tracks or chains could be placed over the pair of wheels on each side to help with traction in mud and snow.
After 1942 some had turrets removed and used as personnel carriers.
Crew
The driver and front machine gunner were in the middle of the body.4
The BA-10's commander and gunner were in the turret.4
Chassis
It used the chassis of the GAZ-AAA 6 wheeled truck.4 The chassis was shortened and strengthened.4 The body was all welded.4
Engine
The engine was located at the front of the BA-10.4
Production
Produced by Gorki automobile plant and first appeared in 1932.
- Body manufactured at: Izhorskly plant4
- BA-10:
- Production started in 19384
- BA-10M:
3314
- Production started in 19394
- Total: 1,4004
Variants
- BA-10: Used same turret at BA-6.4
- BA-10M, BA-32: Armor increased.4 Improved main gun.4 Sights were better.4 External fuel tanks mounted over the rear wheels.4
- Panzerspähwagen BAF 203(r): Captured by Germans. Many were used in Balkans.
Usage
Great Patriotic War
Approximately 1,200 vehicles of this series were available in June 1941.
Many were captured and used by the Finnish and Germans.4
| BA-10 | BA-10 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | Commander, gunner, front gunner, driver4 41,4 |
42 |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Weight | 11,648 lb 5,080 kg4, 5,100 kg1 5 tons1,4, 5.1 tons3 |
11,872 lb |
| Length w/gun | 4' 9"4, 15' 5"1 4.66 m3, 4.7 m1,4 |
15' 5"2 4.7 m2 |
| Length w/o gun | ||
| Height | 7' 11"1,4 2.21 m3, 2.42 m1,4 |
7' 11.25"2 2.42 m2 |
| Width | 6' 7"4, 6' 10"1 2.07 m3, 2.09 m1,4 |
6' 10.5"2 2.09 m2 |
| Ground clearance | ||
| Ground contact length | ||
| Ground pressure | ||
| Turret ring diameter | ||
| Armament | ||
| Main | 45 mm1 45 mm M-19344 45 mm M19383 |
|
| Secondary | ||
| MG | 1: 7.62 mm MG1 | |
| MG - coaxial | DT MG3 1: 0.3" DT MG4 1: 7.62 mm DT MG4 |
|
| MG - hull | DT MG4 1: 0.3" DT MG4 1: 7.62 mm DT MG4 |
|
| Side arms | ||
| Quantity | ||
| Main | 433 | |
| Secondary | ||
| MG | ||
| Side arms | ||
| Armor Thickness (mm) | 154 Front: 103 Side: 103 |
|
| Hull Front, Upper | 10, 161 | 14 |
| Hull Front, Lower | ||
| Hull Sides, Upper | ||
| Hull Sides, Lower | ||
| Hull Rear | ||
| Hull Top | ||
| Hull Bottom | 11 | |
| Turret Front | 61 | |
| Turret Sides | ||
| Turret Rear | ||
| Turret Top | ||
| Engine (Make / Model) | GAZ M11,4 | GAZ-M-12 |
| Cylinders | 41 | 42 |
| Cooling | Water | Water2 |
| Net HP | 523,4, 85 501 @ 2,800 rpm1 |
852 |
| Transmission | ||
| Fuel type | Gasoline1,4 | |
| Octane | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Performance | ||
| Traverse | 360° | |
| Max speed | 53 mph, 54 mph1 53 kph3, 87 kph1 |
54 mph2 87 kph2 |
| Cross country speed | ||
| Road radius | 185 miles, 186 miles4, 199 miles1 300 km4, 320 km1 |
199 miles2, 200 miles 320 km2 |
| Cross country range | ||
| Turning radius | ||
| Elevation limits | -2° to +20°3 | |
| Fording depth | ||
| Trench crossing | ||
| Vertical Obstacle | ||
| Suspension (Type) | ||
| Wheels each side | ||
| Return rollers each side | ||
| Track length | ||
| Tires | 6 | |
| Track width | ||
| Track centers/tread |
Sources:
- The Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles - The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles From 1915 to the Present Day, General Editor: Christopher F. Foss, 2002
- The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II, Chris Bishop, 1998
- Jane's World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles The Complete Guide, Leland Ness, 2002
- World Encyclopedia of Armored Fighting Vehicles, Jack Livesey, 2006
