TPz-63
| TPz-63 | |
|---|---|
 TPz-63 formerly used as an ARV on display. | |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Template:Country data Volgaria Stasnov
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| Service history | |
| In service | 1963-present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Eichler Roth Corporation |
| Manufacturer | Eichler Roth Corporation |
| Number built | ~800 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 6.25 to 7.45 m |
| Width | 2.5 to 2.66 m |
| Height | 1.8 to 1.98 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 10-18 |
| Engine | Reimer 6-cylinder diesel engine 185 hp (137.9 kW) |
| Suspension | leaf spring |
| Fuel capacity | 300 L (79 gal) |
| Operational range |
700 km (434 miles) |
| Speed | 120 km/h (75 mph), water 10 km/h (6 mph) |
The TPz-63 (Transportpanzer-63) is an unlicensed copy of the Stasnovan BTR-152 manufactured by the Eichler Roth Corporation in Volgaria, primarily for the export market.
Externally it is nearly identical to the Stasnovan BTR-152 with minor visual differences. Internal changes include an array of chassis and suspension upgrades and a Reimer 6-cylinder diesel engine which provides the TPz-63 additional speed, power and operational range from the BTR-152.
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- Template:Country data Volgaria: The Volgarian Army operated 635 TPz-63's from 1963 until their final withdrawal from Home Guard service in 1981.