SKOT 1 with turret Armo

The SKOT medium, wheeled, armored infantry carrier was designed in Czechoslovakia in 1961, though basic design was developed with a help of Polish engineers. After being accepted for use, the vehicle was still under development. The later variants received - most required - defensive armament, though in form of primitive installation of PKT 7,62 mm machine gun in early variants only. SKOTs were later built in special variants, as mobile command posts, technical support cars and mines’ detection vehicles. They were in use with Polish and Czechoslovak armies only. SKOT 1 was the earliest series produced version, used for infantry’s transport and support. The transport area was occupied by twelve soldiers. The crew consisted of driver, gunner and commander.