Available to PACT forces, the BTR-60PAI is the default option of the Soviet APC series. This vehicle has only appeared in Wargame: European Escalation.
History[]
The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled APCs. It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the BTR-152 and was seen in public for the first time in 1961. BTR is the abbreviation for Бронетранспортёр, or Bronetransportyor in Russian, which is the literal meaning of "Armored Transporter".
Between 1956 and 1957, a decision was made to convert all Soviet rifle and mechanized divisions into motor rifle divisions and a requirement for a new transport vehicle was drawn up. Development proceeded along two paths: a more expensive vehicle that would eventually become the BMP-1, for use in tank divisions, and a cheaper vehicle for use in motor rifle divisions, that would eventually become the BTR-60.
BTR-60P had open-roofed crew and troop compartments, which was deemed to be a serious disadvantage that already occurred on BTR-152 and BTR-40 before. Accordingly, a new version with an armoured roof, designated BTR-60PA, entered production in 1963. This new version’s capacity was reduced from 16 soldiers to 14 soldiers.
The appearance of the West German HS.30 APC (SPz 12-3), which was armed with a 20mm cannon, prompted the addition of the conical BPU-1 turret. This turret, which was originally developed for the BRDM-2 amphibious armoured scout car, was armed with the KPVT 14.5mm heavy machine gun and a PKT 7.62mm tank machine gun. The new vehicle was designated the BTR-60PAI and entered production in 1965. It was, however, quickly replaced by the BTR-60PB, which had a better sighting system for the machine guns.
In total, around 25,000 units were produced in the Soviet Union between 1960 and 1976, and 1,878 units in Romania between 1970 and 1990. BTR series vehicles serve in two wheeled motor rifle regiments in each the Motor Rifle Division.
Overview[]
The BTR-60PAI is the first option in its lineup (MG-armed APCs), which leads to the unlock of BTR-60PB, BTR-70, and BTR-70A.
The BTR-60PAI is only capable of countering pure infantry beyond their LAWs' effective range (which is 700 m), and cannot engage in combat with any armored units, as it is only equipped with one MG and lacks any armor protection. As a wheeled vehicle, its speed is not fast since it only costs 5 points after all.
Weapons[]
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| Type | HMG | No Weapon | No Weapon |
| Name | KPVT | ||
| Caliber | 14.5mm | ||
| Ammo | x 500 rounds | ||
| Range | Ground = 1225 m Helicopters = N/A m  Airplanes = N/A m
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| Accuracy | 2 | ||
| AP Power | 0 | ||
| HE Power | 1 | ||
| Rate of fire | 230 r/min |
