BA-21
Sign in to saveThe BA-21 was an experimental Soviet armored car from 1938. It was a major modification of the BA-20, using a triaxial truck chassis instead of biaxial. The next year, the design was further developed into the LB-23, which had a better engine. Both vehicles were not accepted for production.
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The BA-21 was an experimental Soviet armored car from 1938. It was a major modification of the BA-20, using a triaxial truck chassis instead of biaxial. The next year, the design was further developed into the LB-23, which had a better engine. Both vehicles were not accepted for production.
== Specifications == The BA-21 had a weight of , while having a length of , a width of , and a height of . It was powered by a GAZ M1 water-cooled four-cylinder engine with a speed of . It had 11 mm (0.43 in) of armor, with a 7.62 in (0.3 in) DT machine gun. The vehicle was manned by a crew of two, consisting of a commander and a driver.