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The PT-76 Model A was developed at the Kotin design bureau from the earlier K-90 amphibious light tank during the period 1949-51 by a team headed by N. V. Shashmurin. The tank entered service with the Soviet Army in 1952. Developed at the Chelyabinsk Construction Bureau under the designation Obiekt 740, the PT-76 was produced at the Stalingrad Tractor Zavod (STZ) in present day Volgograd in two basic versions, the original PT-76 Obiekt 740, armed with a D-56T or TM gun with a multi-baffle muzzle brake and the later PT-76 Obiekt 740B, armed with a D-56TM gun with a conventional multi-baffle muzzle brake. The PT-76 was a very large tank for the reconnaissance role but had good amphibious characteristics. Though it had limited armour, it had a powerful gun and had a long service life in the Soviet Army and abroad, serving in many conflicts including Korea, Vietnam, the Arab-Israeli wars of 1967 and 1973 and in many conflicts in Africa.
Several attempts were made to modify the PT-76 later in its production life. These modifications included the PT-76M with a new hull, the up-gunned Obiekt 906 developed in 1963 in two versions, the PT-85 with an 85mm D-58 gun and the PT-90 armed with a 90mm D-62 gun. A multiple rocket launcher version intended to support river crossings was even developed in 1956 under the designation Obiekt 280. The PT-76 chassis was also used as the basis for the BTR-50 tracked APC and the “Luna” FROG missile TEL vehicles.

Model Id:	2160
Manufacture:	Stalingrad Tracktornyy Zavod (STZ), Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast, Volgograd Region, Russia (Sole manufacturer)

1) Muzeum Wojsk Ladowych, Osiedle Leśne, Poland

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Unique ID:	2513
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Other Identification:	“8956” and Polish diamond insignia painted on turret sides. Anchor markings of a Polish marine Landing Division painted on hull sides.

PT-76A

The PT-76 Model A was developed as the Obiekt 740. It entered production in 1952. It is easily distinguished from the more common PT-76B (Obiekt 740B) as it has a distinctive multi-baffle muzzle brake. Originally armed with the D-56T gun, the tank was latterly fitted with the D-56TM, an R-113 radio and night vision equipment. The BTR-50P APC was based on the Obiekt 740 chassis.

PT-76B

The PT-76 was modified in 1958 under the designation Obiekt 740B. While the original PT-76 was designed at Chelyabinsk and manufactured at STZ in Stalingrad, the Obiekt 740B redesign was entirely carried out at the STZ plant. The most obvious change was the use of the latter series 76.2mm D-56TM gun with its conventional double baffle muzzle brake. Other modifications included the provision of a PAZ NBC system and the fitting of an R-113 radio transceiver. The tank was series produced from 1959 and is variously described as the PT-76B or “Type 2” in the West. The BTR-50PK APC was based on the PT-76B chassis.

Model Id:	2164
Manufacture:	Stalingrad Tracktornyy Zavod (STZ), Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast, Volgograd Region, Russia (Sole manufacturer)

2) Fort IX Czerniaków, Mokotów, Poland

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Other Identification:	“8857” painted on turret sides (previously painted over). Polish diamond insignia painted on turret sides.

This restored condition PT-76B is fitted with a 12.7mm DShK AA MG.

3) Muzeum Wojska Polskiego, Powiśle, Poland

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This tank has been on display for many years and is in need of restoration.

4) Muzeum Broni Pancernej, Centrum Szkolenia Wojsk Lądowych, Poland

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This is a PT-76B (source: E. Muikku).

5) Lubuskie Muzeum Wojskowe, Drzonów, Poland

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Unique ID:	458
Serial Number:	7069731 (source: LMM).
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Other Identification:	“8862” and Polish diamond insignia painted on turret sides. Anchor markings of a Polish marine Landing Division painted on hull sides.

This substantial open-air museum has a PT-76B.

6) Kubinka NIIBT Research Collection - Soviet Vehicles, Kubinka, Russia

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Unique ID:	521
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Other Identification:	Collection number 320 painted on left turret side.

7) Kubinka NIIBT Research Collection - Reserve Collection, Kubinka, Russia

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Unique ID:	648
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Other Identification:	Turret number “848”.

8) U.S. Army Ordnance Museum, Aberdeen Proving Ground, USA

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Other Identification:	Red star markings on front turret sides.

9) Museé Des Blindés, Saumur, France

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Other Identification:	“124” painted on turret sides. Naval flag insignia painted on superstructure sides and trim vane.

10) Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Britain

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11) 1st Cavalry Division Museum, Fort Hood, USA

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Other Identification:	Red star painted on right hull side.

12) Fort IX Czerniaków, Mokotów, Poland

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13) Fort IX Czerniaków, Mokotów, Poland

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14) Fort IX Czerniaków, Mokotów, Poland

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15) Fort IX Czerniaków, Mokotów, Poland

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16) Fort IX Czerniaków, Mokotów, Poland

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17) Fort IX Czerniaków, Mokotów, Poland

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18) Fort IX Czerniaków, Mokotów, Poland

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19) Muzeum Ziemi Grodziskiej, Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Poland

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20) Placu Wdziecznosci, Lubrza, Poland

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Other Identification:	Painted overall in a green and brown camouflage scheme (previously overall green).

21) Muzeum Zabytków Techniki Wojskowej, Jabłonna, Poland

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PT-76M

The PT-76M (Obiekt 740M) was an attempt to modernise the PT-76 series. Developed at STZ in 1959 under the direction of I. V. Gavalov, the PT-76M featured a more streamlined hull with angled armour, D-56TS gun, an uprated V-6M engine developing 300hp and a PAZ NBC over-pressure system. The original PT-76M prototype is preserved at Kubinka.

Model Id:	2166
Manufacture:	Stalingrad Tracktornyy Zavod (STZ), Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast, Volgograd Region, Russia (Sole manufacturer)

22) Kubinka NIIBT Research Collection - Soviet Vehicles, Kubinka, Russia

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Other Identification:	Collection number 325 painted on left turret side.

PT-76 Amphibious Light Tank

PT-76A

PT-76B

PT-76M