OT-810 - Czechoslovakian modified version known as Tatra OT-810 was made by Podpolianske strojárne Detva. About 1,500 vehicles were built during 1958–62, they have had an air-cooled diesel engine made by Tatra and armored roof over the troop compartment for better protection in case of nuclear war . [ 12 ]

The OT-810 is very similar in size, weight, and performance to the SdKfz 251. The biggest differences was the use of an eight cyl. Tatra air cooled diesel engine that replaced the underpowered 6 cyl. German Maybach gas engine. The hood of the OT-810 is somewhat larger to accommodate the larger engine. The Czechs also enclosed the OT-810

Mar 5, 2022 · This 1959 Tatra OT-810 is an armored personnel carrier that was originally used by the Czechoslovakian military. It was imported to the US before it was acquired by the current owner in 2021. The half-track is finished in tan over red vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a Tatra air-cooled diesel V8 that drives the rear axle via a four-speed ...

May 2, 2020 · The redesigned OT-810 retained the 251’s familiar shape, but changed almost all other components. The hull was altered as well as the drive train, incorporating the Tatra T-928-3 V8 diesel engine. The overall superstructure is reminiscent of the Ausf.

The armored personnel carrier OT-810 is a half-track combat vehicle designed for combat and team transport (max. 12 people) with equipment and armament or the transport of cargo weighing up to 1400 kg. In addition, it can tow trailers up to a total maximum weight of 3 tons.

When the OT-810 was replaced in 1964 on the introduction of the OT-64. Many of the earlier carriers were converted to anti-tank vehicles. The rear of the vehicle was modified and the gun was placed on to it. These variants would remain in service until the late 1980s.

The OT-810 was based on the German Sd Kfz 251 half-track built by Skoda in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, during World War II. After continuing production of the existing model for a while, Skoda replaced the original gasoline engine with a Tatra diesel and …

May 6, 2013 · In the end, the vehicle was accepted into service under the OT-810 designation ("OT" means "Obrněný transportér" - "armored transport"). In the end, 1140 vehicles were made between 1960 and 1962 by PPS Detva (Slovakia).

Jul 4, 2019 · OT-810/Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.C at Aquino Tank Weekend 2019 The Sd.Kfz.251 was one of the few German army vehicles to see any post-war service. Not only that, it was produced in Czechoslovakia under the index OT-810.

OT-810 , partially altered to represent Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf. C. Great vehicle for Ww2 re-enactment, museum shows, parades etc. She recently underwent a full paintjob ( outside hull ).