BA-30
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| BA-30 | |
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| Type | Half-track |
| Place of origin |  Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Soviet Union |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.6 tonnes |
| Length | 4.94 m |
| Width | 2.4 m |
| Height | 4.6 m |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armor | 6 mm |
Main armament | DT machine gun (1512 rounds) |
| Engine | GAZ-M1 gasoline engine 50 hp (37 kW) |
| Power/weight | 10.9 hp/tonne[1] |
| Suspension | half track |
Operational range | 253 km |
| Maximum speed | 37 km/h |
The BA-30 was a Soviet half-track armored car developed in 1937. Only a small number were built.
Developed at the NATI Institute, it was hoped that the BA-30 would be an improvement on the off-road performance of the previous BA series and was based on the chassis of the NATI-3 half-tracked transporter, whereas its armored hull was fully welded like the BA-20.[2]
The tracks on the BA-30 used 4 small and two large wheels, along with one return roller which was also incorporated on the NATI-3 and GAZ-60. When used in snowy environments two skis could be added to the front wheels. The BA-30 was noted for having good performance over varying terrains.
It was fitted with a 71-TK-1 radio with its antenna on the hull, armed with a 7.62 DT machine gun, while the vehicle needed manning by a crew of three.[1]
