ТВН-2 night vision device for the driver. BTR-152V3 – BTR-152V with winch on the front, open top, infrared driving lights, and internal tire pressure regulation system. BTR-E152V (1957) – Experimental version; the second pair of wheels was moved toward the center of the vehicle in order to improve off-road performance. People's Republic of China Type 56 – Chinese version of BTR-152. Egypt BTR-152 converted by Egyptians into a SPAAG armed with Czechoslovak KLAD (Egyptian designation is M58) quadruple DShK 1938/46 12.7 mm anti-aircraft heavy machineguns mounted in the troop compartment. It was withdrawn from service in middle of the 1980s. former East Germany SPW-152 – East German version of BTR-152. SPW-152 converted into an armored ambulance. SPW-152U – East German command version of BTR-152. Israel BTR-152 captured from Syrians or Egyptians and modified to fulfil the Israeli Army needs. BTR-152 TCM-20 – Israeli air defense vehicle based on ex-Syrian or ex-Egyptian BTR-152. It is armed with twin 20 mm cannon in a TCM-20 powered mount. Lebanon BTR-152 modified by Lebanese militias. It was fitted with a 23mm ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun placed inside the troop compartment. It was used in fire support and anti-aircraft roles. BTR-152 modified by the South Lebanese Army. It was fitted with a crane inside a cut down troop compartment. One surviving example is at Yad la-Shiryon Museum in Latrun. Poland BTR-152 converted to serve as a mobile command post. It has additional radios. BTR-152 converted into an engineering vehicle. BTR-152 converted into an armored artillery tractor. Vietnam Unknown name for upgraded version carried out by the Vietnam's Institute of Military Vehicle Technology in 2011. The upgraded version uses a diesel engine with a new gearbox, new driving system with hydraulic transmission, additional armored hood, improved suspension and electricity, lights, optics and other modifications. The upgraded BTR-152 is claimed to have higher speed, lower fuel consumption and is easier to use. Armored medevac variant unveiled in October 2018. Operators Current operators : 50 : 30 : 4 : Reverse engineered as the Type 56 : 45; 20 BTR-152 and 25 Type 56 : 150 : 10 : 100 : 6 : 20; Type 56 variant : 10 received. Only 1 in service . : 50 : 106 : 6 : 120 : 350 : 37 : 600 : 55, 30 BTR-152 and 25 Type 56 : 74 : 160 Former operators : 100 : 350 : 32