AT-45
Overview
AT-45
Soviet AT-45 tracked prime mover with tarpaulin cover over the rear cargo area.
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Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Prime mover
Entered service
Never entered service
Status
Prototype
Development
1944
Developer
Soviet Union
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TsAKB-34
Production
Late 1944
Producer
Soviet Union
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No 183 UVZ plant (prototypes only)
Soviet Union - KhTZM (planned, production never started)
Soviet Union - KhTZM (planned, production never started)
Number produced
7 prototypes
Designations
AT-45 | Artillersky Tyagach 1945 goda
Russian for "artillery tractor model of 1945"
A-45, AT-T (early project names)
Russian for "artillery tractor model of 1945"
A-45, AT-T (early project names)
Notable users
None
Details
Facts
AT-45
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Prime mover
Crew
2 in cab
Dimensions
Weight
19 t combat load without cargo
25 t with 6 t cargo
16.5 t empty
Length
6.27 m
Width
3 m
Height
2.5 m
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Layout
Idler front, drive sprocket rear
Track width
0.55 m
Suspension
Christie suspension
Automotive
Engine model
V-2 series (derated V-2-34 model)
Engine type
38.9 liter V12 water-cooled diesel
Power output
350 hp
Transmission
4 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
1.420 L
Mobility
Speed
35 km/h on road
18 to 22 km/h in the field
Range
720 km on road
Power to weight ratio
18.4 hp/t without cargo
14.0 hp/t with 6 t cargo
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.4 m
Wall
0.7 m
Trench
2 m without cargo
1.5 m with cargo
Gradient
30°
Fording
1 m
Protection
Armor type
None, softskin vehicle
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Cargo capacity
Payload
6.0 t
Towed load
22 t
Passengers
35 maximum
18 when towing artillery piece
Media
AT-45
All six AT-45 prime movers delivered to GABTU for testing seen in one photo.
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AT-45
Soviet AT-45 tracked prime mover seen parked in a factory doorway.
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AT-45
Left side view of Soviet AT-45 tracked prime mover.
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AT-45
Soviet AT-45 tracked prime mover being tested as a recovery vehicle towing a T-34-T.
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