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MT-T
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 Towed guns have been replaced by self-propelled models.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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Power ratio | 18.0 hp/t |
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Transmission | ? |
Speed | 65 km/h |
Fuel | ? |
Range | 500 km |
Wall | ? |
Trench | ? |
Gradient | ? |
Fording | 1.5 m |
Armor | No |
NBC equipment | Yes, overpressure |
Night vision | No |
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Smoke | No |
Remarks | dozer blade, trench digging equipment |
Armament | - |
Weapon1 | - |
Weapon2 | - |
Weapon3 | - |
Weapon4 | - |
Weapon5 | - |
Weapon6 | - |