Forward view of MT-T tracked prime mover without tarpaulin cover.
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The MT-T is a tracked prime mover of Soviet origin. It was developed in the late 1970's as a follow up to the AT-T tracked prime mover. Whereas the AT-T was based on the T-55 tank chassis the MT-T is based on the T-64. The MT-T mainly served as a chassis for specialist vehicles. Since many heavy towed guns were replaced by self-propelled guns many AT-T became available for general purpose towing duties.
The MT-T is based on the T-64 running gear and transmission but uses the V-64-4 diesel engine from the T-72. Unlike the T-64 the MT-T has the automotive components and drive sprocket located at the front. A large forward control cab is fitted. A load area with tarpaulin cover makes up the rear of the vehicle.
The MT-T has a cargo capacity of 12 t and seats for 18 troops in the load area. Trailers up to 25 t can be towed on roads and trailers up to 12 t in the field.
The tracked chassis provides good off road mobility, even in the most difficult terrain. The 710 hp V12 diesel engine provides a maximum speed of 65 km/h. The MT-T is not amphibious, but does serve as the chassis for the PTS-2 amphibious transport vehicle.
The MT-T is used in small numbers with Russian forces. Towed guns have been replaced by self-propelled models. For specialist roles and in difficult areas the AT-T remained available. The combat engineer models are used in larger numbers.
The MT-T is the baseline model and least produced version of the MT-T. The primary role of the MT-T is to tow trailers and large artillery pieces. The MT-T also features a cargo area with tarpaulin cover.
The BAT-2 is an armored tracklayer designed to supplement the older BAT-M that is based on the AT-T chassis. The role of the BAT-2 is road grading and clearing existing roads of debree. The BAT-2 is fitted with a variable geometry dozer blade, 2 t light crane, 25 t winch and a ripper. Unlike the MT-T and MDK-3 the BAT-2 has the automotive components fitted at the rear. A smaller cab is fitted in order to make room for the hydraulic equipment of the dozer blade.
The MDK-3 is a trench digger based on the MT-T chassis. It was produced from 1976 - 1991. The MDK-3 is fitted with a dozer blade on the front and trench digging system at the rear. When digging trenches the MDK-3 moves in reverse. In a single pass the MDK-3 can dig a trench up to 1.75 m deep. By moving 500 to 600 cubic meters of earth per hour the MDK-3 has roughly twice the performance over the older MDK-2 that is based on the AT-T chassis.
The PTS-2 is an amphibious vehicle based on the MT-T chassis. This was produced from the 1970's up to the 1990's. The PTS-2 has a similar layout as the older PTS-M. Being based on the MT-T chassis it is larger, much heavier and has a more powerful engine. This increases the payload capacity and the performance on road and in the water.
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