General Facts

TYPE
Prime mover

ORIGIN
USSR

NICKNAMES
Eney (nickname)
Izdeliye 429AM (project name for MT-T)
Izdeliye 453 (project name for MDK-3)
Izdeliye 454 (project name for BAT-2)

DESIGNED
Late 1970's

DESIGNER
Morozov design bureau

PRODUCTION
1979 - 1991 (MT-T)
1980's - 1991 (BAT-2)
1980's - 1991 (MDK-3)

PRODUCERS
USSR - Malyshev factory

QUANTITY
Unknown

UNIT COST
Unknown

CHARACTERISTICS
Good all terrain mobility
Parts commonality with T-64 and T-72 tanks

Introduction

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.

Layout

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.

Cargo capacity

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.

Mobility

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.

Users

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 Towed guns have been replaced by self-propelled models.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.

MT-T

MT-T: 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.

Specifications:
MT-T

Type	Prime mover
Crew	5 + 18 (driver, 4 passengers, 18 infantry)
Length	8.71 m
Width	3.42 m
Height	2.72 m
Ground clearance	0.43 m
Weight	25 t empty, 37 t max load
Ground pressure	0.73 kg/cm2
Wheelbase	Tracked chassis, 7 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear
Turn radius	?
Engine	V-64-4 V12 diesel, 710 hp

Power ratio	19.2 hp/t max load, 28.4 hp/t empty
Transmission	?
Speed	65 km/h
Fuel	?
Range	500 km
Wall	?
Trench	?
Gradient	?
Fording	1.3 m
Armor	No
NBC equipment	Yes, overpressure

Night vision	No
Smoke	No
Remarks	25 t winch, 12.5 t max cargo
Armament	-
Weapon1	-
Weapon2	-
Weapon3	-
Weapon4	-
Weapon5	-
Weapon6	-

BAT-2

BAT-2: 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.

Specifications:
BAT-2

Type	Armored engineer vehicle
Crew	2 (commander, driver)
Length	9.64 m
Width	4 m
Height	3.69 m
Ground clearance	0.43 m
Weight	39.7 t combat load
Ground pressure	0.78 kg/cm2
Wheelbase	Tracked chassis, 7 roadwheels, idler front, drive sprocket rear
Turn radius	?
Engine	V-64-4 V12 diesel, 710 hp

Power ratio	17.9 hp/t
Transmission	?
Speed	60 km/h, 35 km/h on dirt roads, 15 km/h when dozering 1 m snow
Fuel	1.750 L
Range	500 km
Wall	0.8 m
Trench	2.7 m
Gradient	60% gradient, 40% slope
Fording	1.3 m
Armor	No
NBC equipment	Yes, overpressure

Night vision	No
Smoke	No
Remarks	variable angle dozer blade, 2 t crane, ripper, 25 t winch
Armament	-
Weapon1	-
Weapon2	-
Weapon3	-
Weapon4	-
Weapon5	-
Weapon6	-

MDK-3

MDK-3: The MDK-3 is a trench digger based on the MT-T chassis. I twas 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.

Specifications:
MDK-3

Type	Armored engineer vehicle
Crew	1 + 2 (driver, 2 passengers)
Length	10.22 m (travelling), 11.75 m (while trench digging)
Width	3.23 m (travelling), 4.6 m (while trench digging)
Height	4.04 m (travelling), 3.25 m (while trench digging)
Ground clearance	0.43 m
Weight	39.5 t combat load
Ground pressure	0.78 kg/cm2
Wheelbase	Tracked chassis, 7 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear
Turn radius	?
Engine	V-64-4 V12 diesel, 710 hp