AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES
This page was updated on 17 - 04 - 2006

Amphibs sorted by year of production can be found on René Pohl Site www.schwimmauto.de

No picture Bgbv 82 ARV (Armoured Recovery Vehicle) see Hagglunds



Bloodhound Bloodhound

Amphibious vehicle "Bloodhound" (Amphibious 8 wheel drive). It is a full amphibious vehicle, it floats and has a propeller for propulsion in the water. It has 8 wheel drive with 3 differential [lock and unlock] and 4 Wheel steering. Only one model in the World??? is this a M151 ???

This vehicle was for sale in Italy.

No picture Blue Camper, see GMC proto.

BMP-1 BMP- (1980)

The Russian BMP-1 has a:
Length: 6.7 meters Width: 2.95 m Height: 1.9 m Weight: 13 tons
Engine: 217 kW (295 hp) diesel
Maximum speed: 70 km per hour
The vehicle is fully amphibious

http://home.swipnet.se/rswa/pbv501.html

No picture BMP-2

armoured amphibious dozer

It is a BMP-2 Armoured Personnel Carrier with its turret removed and extensive modifications carried out to its hull. The vehicle has a crew of two, consisting of the driver and operator who are seated back-to-back and are provided with a dual control system.

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Army/Link9.html

BMP-3 BMP-3 (1980)

The Russian BMP-3 has a 500 hp diesel engine with a fully automatic transmission. The suspension is adjustable by the driver from a minimum ground clearance of 190 mm to a maximum ground clearance of 510 mm. Transmission is hydro mechanical with a hydrostatic gearbox for the steering gear and power take-off for the water jets. The BMP-3 is fully amphibious being propelled in the water by two water-jets mounted at the rear of the hull.

http://users.aol.com/mike0000/bmp3.html http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/5227/BMP-3.html

BMY corp ACE M9 BMY Corp. M9 ACE (Armoured Combat Earthmover)(USA)

This is the American equivalent of the FV180, but is a much more pedestrian affair, resembling a commercial bulldozer, propelled in the water by it's tracks after a fair degree of preparation.

The info was send in by Harold Smith.

One of the things to be done is to fit a water tight door to the rear.

Much more info about the M9 can be found at:

http://www.kithobbyist.com/AFVInteriors/m9ace/m9ace1.html

bocar or Boocar Bocar or Boocar (1980's)

It is a soft side pop-up Caravan that left the wheels on land (trailer)

It was made in Holland, I'm not so sure about the name.

It was not a success, the law of that time forbid to take luggage in a boat that was on a trailer.

So exit Boccar. This caravan was for sale on marktplaats.nl.

borderview Borderviewlodge vehicle (Modified Rolligon)

Is one of two Rollagons that they purchased out of the oil fields in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. The "tundra tired" transportation vehicles will float in open water supporting up to 20,000 pounds total weight. They have changed the differentials and tires on them. Each tire measures 54" High by 68" Wide and will support (float) 5,000 pounds individually. They have found these vehicles to be the most versatile transportation possible and ensures that your fishing experience is the most enjoyable and the safest that they can provide.

They also have a single all enclosed unit that was designed and built in Canada. The front tires articulate under the cab portion.

I do not lick fishing, but if fishing is necessary to travel in this vehicle, I'm willing to learn :)

http://www.borderviewlodge.com/ttav.htm

No picture Borg Warner-Corp -- Beach-Buster

Beach-Buster an amphibious vehicle made by Borg Warner-Corp. Chicago, Dec. 12, 1946,

No picture BRDM-1

Soviet armoured amphibious reconnaissance vehicle. (BTR-40)
Made by Molotov GAZ plant, Gorkiy, Russia
Maximum Road Speed: 80 km/h
Maximum Water Speed: 9 km/h
Maximum Range: 500 km
Fuel Capacity: 150 litre
Weight: 5600 kg
Engine: GAZ-4oP 6-cylinder water-cooled in-line petrol 90 hp at 3,400 rpm

BRDM 2 BRDM-2

Made by Molotov GAZ plant, Gorkiy, Russia
The Soviet BRDM-2 is a fully armoured, four-wheel-drive, amphibious reconnaissance vehicle. It is propelled in the water by a single water jet at the rear of the hull. The belly-wheels are chain driven and can be lowered by the driver and there for give vehicle improved cross-country performance and the ability to cross ditches. The driver can adjust the tire pressure on all four individual while the vehicle is in motion to adjust for the ground conditions. Maximum Road Speed: 100 km/h
Maximum Water Speed: 10 km/h
Maximum Range: 750 km
Fuel Capacity:290 litre
Weight: 7,000 kg
Engine: GAZ-41 V-8 water-cooled petrol 140 hp at 3,400 rpm

http://www.53.cyberhost.net/galope/mike/wv_info.htm Lubuskie Military Museum

No picture BRDM-2

(SA-9 "Gaskin")
Soviet surface-to-air missile launcher mounted on a modified BRDM-2 chassis

Conver Conver 2005

Broveco Machines B.V.
Industrieweg 18
4283 GZ, Giessen
The Netherlands
Manufacturer of CONVER® products for mowing, clearance, dredging, and maintenance of waterways, verges, dikes, drains and slopes.

http://www.conver.com/

BTM 6 BTM 6

Made in Russia. ?
Engines VAS, volume 0,75 L, power 24,3 kW
build over a Tubular frame, wheels have disk brakes and are driven with chains.
Max load 2 person plus 200 kg or 6 person plus 50 kg - length 2250 mm - width 1840 mm - height 1870 mm - Base, mm 704 mm Width of track 1550 mm Height under the bottom, mm 170 The maximal speed, km/h - on land 50 km/h - on water 3 km/h Specific pressure on a ground, 0.14 kg/cm3

Info came from my crashed hard drive.

BTM 8 BTM 8

Made in Russia. ?
Engines VAS, volume 0,75 L, power 24,3 kW
build over a Tubular frame, wheels have disk brakes and are driven with chains.
Max load 2 person plus 400 kg or 6 person plus 50 kg - length 2954 mm - width 1840 mm - height 1870 mm - Base, mm 704 mm Width of track 1550 mm Height under the bottom, mm 170 The maximal speed, km/h - on land 50 km/h - on water 3 km/h Specific pressure on a ground, 0.24 kg/cm3

Info came from my crashed hard drive.

No picture BTR-50PU

Soviet armoured amphibious personnel carrier (command variant)

BTR 60 PB BTR-60PB

Soviet Armoured Personnel Carrier
Powered by two 90 hp gasoline engines mounted at the rear of the hull:
The first and third axles are powered by the right engine and the second and fourth axles by the left engine. The first four wheels are used for power-assisted steering. A central tire-pressure regulation system is fitted as standard. It is fully amphibious being propelled in the water by a single water-jet mounted at the rear of the hull.

http://www.53.cyberhost.net/galope/mike/wv_info.htm
Lubuskie Military Museum

No picture BTR-60PU-12

Soviet armoured amphibious personnel carrier (air defence command post)

BTR 70 BTR-70

The Soviet BTR-70 is fully amphibious. It is propelled in the water by a single water-jet at the rear of the hull. It is the successor to the BTR-60PB. The BTR-70 has two 8-cylinder 120-hp gasoline engines.

http://www.53.cyberhost.net/galope/mike/wv_info.htm

BTR 80 BTR-80

The Soviet BTR-80 is the successor to the BTR-70 it is fully amphibious and has a front-mounted winch, and a central tire-pressure regulation system. The twin gas engines of the BTR-70 have been replaced by a one diesel engine with better performance and lower the risk of fire.

http://www.53.cyberhost.net/galope/mike/wv_info.htm

buffalo Buffalo for more info see LVT-4
Bussing Bussing (1964)

Schwimm-LKW Prototype 4 where build, There are type MB0 up to MB3.

One proto is in Koblenz in the 
"Wehrtechnischen Sammlung der Bundeswehr".
Call it an army museum. ;-)

Where the other two proto s are is not known.

This amphib was build in 1964? and has a Büssing Diesel U11D Under floor engine. Ca. 210 PS.speed on the road about 86 km/h and in the water 12 km/h. Weight 7000kg and it can carry a load of 2500kg.

Info and photo was send in by Heinz-Peter Müller

Who owns the MB0? The first proto.

no picture BV202 Snow cat see Volvo

no picture BV 206 or M973 see Hagglunds

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