However, even as they were designed, they weren't suited for the needs of the Soviet Army as they lacked a roof (which was added in later versions designated BTR-152K and BTR-40B respectively).
Tačiau jie neatitiko Sovietų armijos poreikių, nes šarvuočiai netrurėjo stogo(kuris buvo pridėtas vėlesnėse BTR-152K ir BTR-40B versijose).