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FUG/OT-65 Scout Car
Specifications
Country of Origin/Used by: | FUG - Hungary OT-65 - Czech Republic and Slovakia |
First Produced/Service Dates: | 1964 |
Manufactured by: | Hungarian State Arsenals |
Crew: | 2+4 |
Armament: | (1) pintle mounted 7.62mm Machine Gun |
Engine: | (4) Cylinder Diesel |
Miscellaneous Info: |
This vehicle is named the Felderito Uszo Gepkosci
(abbreviated as FUG) and was developed as an alternative to the Soviet
built
BRDM-1 Scout
Car. It was originally designated FUG-66 or FUG-70 to add to the
confusion and is very similar to the
PSZH-IV/OT-66 APC.
Another variant is the Czech built OT-65A Vydra (Otter) which is fitted with a turret from the OT-62B Tracked APC which carries a 7.62mm machine gun and a T-21 82mm recoilless rifle externally mounted on the side of the turret. |
Data Sheet Available: |
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Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |
Czech OT-65 Scout Car (Photo Above) | Rob van Kan - Italy |
References Available
Online
Reference | Source/Provider |
FUG/OT-65 Scout Car Information & Photos | Army Guide.Com |
FUG/OT-65 Scout Car Information & Photos | Global Security.Com |
FUG/OT-65 Scout Car Information & Photos | Russian Military Vehicle Sales Website |
FUG/OT-65 Scout Car Photos (by Robert De Craecker) | Prime Portal |
Printed
Reference | Author |
Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles In Service | BT White |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
D-422 FUG Scout Car Model Kit (72103) | Armada | 1/72 | Resin. |
FUG VS Chemical Detection Scout Car Model Kit (72104) | Armada | 1/72 | Resin. |
OT-65A Vydra Scout Car Model Kit (72105) | Armada | 1/72 | Resin. |
OT-65A Vydra Scout Car Model Kit | PanzerShop | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
Model Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |