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| MDK-2M | |
|---|---|
 An MDK-2. | |
| Type | Artillery tractor |
| Place of origin | USSR |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4 tons |
| Length | 7.043 meters |
| Width | 3.17 meters |
| Height | 3 meters |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel 415 HP |
| Suspension | Torsion bar |
Operational range | 1100 km (on road) |
| Maximum speed | 35 km/h |
The MDK-2M was a Soviet Cold War era artillery tractor. It was based on the chassis of the AT-T,[1] which itself is based on the chassis and drive system from the T-54 tank.
The MDK-2M was used for rapid digging of large coverages and for drawing tank trenches, with a digging depth up to 4.7 m width, and width 3.5 - 4m. The tiller is mounted on the rear of the vehicle, and is lifted hydraulically and stored in a raised position when not in use.
It was in service in the Soviet army, the Russian army, the East German army, and the Hungarian army.
References
[edit]- ^ Tanks and armored fighting vehicles : visual encyclopedia. New York, N.Y.: Chartwell Books. 2012. p. 342. ISBN 9780785829263. OCLC 785874088.
External links
[edit]- O. Protasov - AT-T heavy artillery tractor (in Russian)
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