About this Product
The NAM BTR-50PK is a Soviet-designed amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC) used by North Vietnamese (PAVN) forces during the Vietnam War. Based on the PT-76 light tank chassis, this fully enclosed variant allowed troops to move across rivers and through hostile terrain with added protection against small arms and shrapnel.
For Team Yankee: ‘Nam players, the BTR-50PK is an essential transport vehicle that combines mobility, amphibious capability, and historical accuracy. Whether you're moving infantry through jungle terrain or staging an objective rush across a river, this APC offers both tactical advantage and battlefield immersion.
Key Features
• Detailed model of the BTR-50PK amphibious APC
• Fully enclosed hull with troop transport capability
• Amphibious design for versatile movement across terrain
• Designed for use with PAVN forces in Team Yankee: ‘Nam
• Excellent for scenario-based and competitive games
Why Buy This Kit?
• Provides mobile infantry support with increased survivability
• Perfect for recreating river crossing or jungle maneuver scenarios
• Historically accurate Cold War vehicle enhances thematic immersion
• Adds depth and flexibility to PAVN army compositions
Gameplay Role
In Team Yankee: ‘Nam, the BTR-50PK serves as a transport for infantry units, enabling fast redeployment and increased resilience against ambushes or airstrikes. Its amphibious trait makes it ideal for mission types that involve water obstacles or flanking maneuvers.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Base with Soviet green and weather using brown or rust tones for realism. Highlight details like hatches and exhausts, and consider mud effects along the lower hull to evoke river or swamp traversal.
Historical Context Sidebar
The BTR-50 series entered service in the 1950s and became a staple of Soviet-aligned mechanized forces. The PK variant, with its enclosed hull, provided improved troop protection and saw widespread use in conflicts across the globe. During the Vietnam War, the PAVN deployed these vehicles in later stages of the conflict, particularly where riverine and armored mobility were needed in coordination with infantry advances.
