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Austin-Putilow

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Austin-Putilow

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Reconnaissance Sensors
20
Mobility
45
Stealth / Signature
10
Speed
40
Firepower
25
Protection
20
Operational Range
35
Communications
20
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ManufacturerKirov Plant
CategoryRecon Vehicles
Operators2 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
27
Recon Vehicles MASS Rating
148/229
All-Time
Recon Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Reconnaissance Sensors
20
Mobility
45
Stealth / Signature
10
Speed
40
Firepower
25
Protection
20
Operational Range
35
Communications
20
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the recon vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Austin-Putilow
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECON VEHICLES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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27
recon vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the recon vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1958
  • Combat Weight7.3 t
  • Crew3
  • Passengers / Dismounts4
  • Vehicle Classarmoured car
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament5MOD.5
  • Main Armament7.62×51mm NATO machine gun
  • Main Gun Calibre7.62 mm
  • Gun Typemachine gun
  • Secondary Armament7.62×51mm NATO machine gun
  • Ammunition Stowage3,000
▣Protection5MOD.5
  • Armour Typeall-welded steel
  • STANAG Protection LevelNATO STANAG 4569 Level 1
  • Hull Front (RHA equiv.)12 mm
  • Turret Front (RHA equiv.)12 mm
  • Smoke GrenadesYes
◇Mobility13MOD.13
  • Engine TypeRolls-Royce B60 Mk 6A 6-cylinder inline petrol
  • Engine Power129 hp
  • Power-to-Weight17.67 hp
  • Transmission5-speed manual
  • Suspensionleaf spring
  • Max Road Speed104 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed60 km/h
  • Operational Range430 km
  • Fuel Capacity200 L
  • Fording Depth1.1 m
  • Gradient30
  • Trench Crossing0.5 m
  • Vertical Obstacle0.4 m
◆Electronics & Optics1MOD.1
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length5 m
  • Width2.2 m
  • Height2.1 m
  • Ground Clearance0.3 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production2,610
  • Production Start1,958 year
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A vehicle-mounted night vision system enabling drivers of infantry fighting vehicles to navigate and operate in low-light conditions.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
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