BA-10 · | |
| Paese | Unione Sovietica |
| digitare | Autoblindata |
| Prodotto | 1938-1941 |
| Costruito | 3311 |
Le BA-10 · (russo: Broneavtomobil 10) era un'autoblindo sviluppata in Unione Sovietica nel 1938 e prodotta fino al 1941. Era l'autoblindo pesante sovietico più prodotta prima del 1941 - 3311 furono costruiti in tre versioni. Queste versioni erano il BA-10, il BA-10M (versione migliorata con nuova radio) e il BA-10ZhD (equipaggiato per il doppio uso ferroviario/stradale). Il design di base BA-10 è stato sviluppato dalle auto blindate pesanti BA-3 e BA-6. Aveva un telaio GAZ-AAA migliorato e una corazzatura migliorata (fino a 15 mm nella parte anteriore e nella torretta). Era previsto che il BA-10 sarebbe stato sostituito nel 1941 dal BA-11 con motore diesel e un design della corazzatura più sofisticato, ma lo scoppio della guerra impedì la produzione del BA-11. Il BA-10 fu in servizio nell'Armata Rossa fino al 1945. Un numero significativo di BA-10 catturati fu utilizzato dalla Finlandia (almeno 24), dalla Germania e da altre potenze dell'Asse in Europa.
fonte: BA-10 su Wikipedia
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The Evolution of the Heavy Armored Car
Le BA-10 · was the most produced Soviet heavy armored car of the pre-WWII era. Developed in 1938 at the Izhorsky Plant, it was an improvement over the earlier BA-3 and BA-6 models. By mounting the turret and 45mm gun of a T-26 o BT-5 tank onto a reinforced 6×4 GAZ-AAA truck chassis, the Soviets created a vehicle that possessed the firepower of a light tank but with the operational mobility of a wheeled vehicle. It was the backbone of Soviet motorized units during the invasion of Poland, the Winter War, and the early stages of Operation Barbarossa.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (BA-10M) |
|---|---|
| Ruolo | Heavy Armored Car / Reconnaissance |
| Equipaggio | 4 (Commander/Gunner, Loader, Driver, Hull Gunner) |
| Armamento principale | 45 mm 20-K tank gun (49 rounds) |
| Armamento secondario | 2 × 7.62 mm DT machine guns (Coaxial and Hull) |
| Armor Thickness | 10 mm to 15 mm (Frontal) |
| Telaio | Modified GAZ-AAA 6×4 truck |
| Motopropulsore | GAZ-M1 4-cylinder petrol (50 hp) |
| Max Road Speed | 52 km/h (approx. 32 mph) |
| Raggio d'azione | 260–300 km (Roads) |
Design Features and Off-Road Solutions
- The “Overall” Tracks: To compensate for poor off-road performance on soft ground, the BA-10 carried a pair of “Overall” auxiliary tracks stowed over the rear fenders. These could be fitted over the dual rear wheels in about 10 minutes, effectively turning the vehicle into a temporary half-track.
- Step-Down Reduction Gear: The BA-10 utilized a specialized 4-speed transmission with a reduction gear, allowing it to crawl through difficult terrain that would stall a standard truck.
- Sloped Armor: Unlike earlier boxy designs, the BA-10 featured significantly sloped armor plates on the front and sides, which improved the effective thickness and helped deflect small-arms fire and shell splinters.
- Spare Wheels as Rollers: The two spare wheels were mounted on the sides of the hull in a way that allowed them to rotate freely. This helped prevent the vehicle from “high-centering” or bottoming out when crossing trenches or steep crests.
Storia operativa
- Khalkhin Gol (1939): The BA-10 proved highly effective against Japanese armor. Its 45mm gun could easily penetrate Japanese Type 95 light tanks at ranges where the Japanese guns could not retaliate.
- The 1941 Catastrophe: Thousands were lost during the German invasion. While its gun remained lethal, its thin armor and high silhouette made it a “glass cannon.” It was easily destroyed by German 3.7cm PaK 36 anti-tank guns.
- German Use (Beutepanzer): The Wehrmacht captured hundreds of BA-10s, redesignating them as the Pz.Sp.Wg. 203(r). They were widely used for anti-partisan duties in the rear areas and by the Waffen-SS.
- Final Years: By 1942, production shifted toward the smaller, 4×4 BA-64. The surviving BA-10s were relegated to second-line units, training, or had their turrets removed to serve as armored personnel carriers or tractors.
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