ARMORED VEHICLE TEST FACILITY FOR BMPS, BMDS, AND BTR 60S

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05698A000200030003-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 30, 2011
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: January 7, 1976
• Content Type: MISC

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Armored Vehicle Test Facility for Bi~'IPs, BMDs. and BTR 60s
COMMENT: These test facilities are typical of those used in quality control for BMP,
BMD, and BTR 60 production. The test facility is usually found within 10 nm of the pro-
duction plant and indicates testing of the automotive and weapon systems of the vehicle.
Each facility consists of (A) a vehicle test track with two parallel roads, (B) two
machine gun firing points, (C) a firing-in butt and (D) a revetted magazine building.
The enlarged inset is a second facility which better illustrates areas C and
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at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator.
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