D-8 armored car
The D-8 (Dyrenkov-8) was an early Soviet armored vehicle built in 1932–1934. Only 60 were built; it was quickly superseded by the FAI armoured car. Both were assembled in the Izhorsky Factory near Leningrad.
| D-8 (Dyrenkov-8) | |
|---|---|
D-8 armored car captured by the Finnish Army during the Winter War | |
| Type | Armored car |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1931-1940 |
| Used by | Soviet Union Spanish Second Republic Finland (captured) |
| Wars | Spanish Civil War, Winter War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | N.I. Dyrenkov |
| Manufacturer | Izhorskiye Factory |
| No. built | 60 (27 D-8 and 33 D-12) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.58 tons |
| Length | 3,540 mm (139 in) |
| Width | 1,705 mm (67.1 in) |
| Height | 1,680 mm (66 in) |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armor | 3 mm (0.12 in) on roof, 6 mm (0.24 in) rear and sides 7 mm (0.28 in) front |
Main armament | 2 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) DT machine guns |
| Engine | GAZ-A petrol 40 hp (30 kW) |
| Transmission | Mechanical |
| Suspension | Spring hanger |
| Ground clearance | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
Operational range | 225 km (140 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h (53 mph) |
The D-8 was first used by Republican forces in the Spanish Civil War. D-8s were delivered as part of the USSR’s military aid. The D-8 and D-12 light armored cars were primarily used in reconnaissance roles versus purely combat roles. One D-8 was captured and used by the Finnish Defense Force during the Winter War against the Red Army.
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