A BTR-80 Armoured Transporter

Name/Title

A BTR-80 "Armoured Transporter"

Entry/Object ID

2019.11.59

Description

The Soviet BTR 80 is an amphibious armoured transporter. The vehicle was designed and built in the USSR. It was first used by the Soviet Army during the Soviet-Afghan War. A small Afghan flag flies from its radio antenna. Here, bags of supplies were strapped to the vehicle's top and a spare tire is mounted to its rear.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Country

Afghanistan

Continent

Asia

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Petrilli, Antonio