JRTC VISMOD: MDK-3 Russian Tracked Ditching Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
JRTC VISMOD: MDK-3 Russian Tracked Ditching Vehicle
Designation
NA
Alternate Designation
NA
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
—
Description
Replaced the MDK-2M. The MDK-3 can dig antitank ditches, vehicle positions, and fighting positions. Its hourly excavation rate is 400 to 500 cubic meters per hour. The system can dig ditches 3.5 meters wide by 1.7 meters deep in a single pass. The MDK-3 cannot be airlifted by helicopter or airdropped.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
System
Alternative Designation
NA
Date of Introduction
1982
Proliferation
INA
Crew
2
Chassis
MT-T tracked artillery tractor
Bulldozer Blade
Yes
Crane
No
Ground Penetrating Radar
No
Mine Clearing
Limited with blade
Proofing Roller
No
Bucket Loader
No
Back-hoe Excavator
No
Scatterable Mine Dispenser
No
Ditch Trencher
Yes
Dimensions
Length
11.75 m
Width
4.6 m
Height
3.25 m
Weight, Combat
39.5 mT
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
710 hp
Cruising Range
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
70 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
35 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
INA
Fording Depth
INA
Ditching Machine Characteristics
Maximum Digging Depth
3 m
Digging Width
3.5 m
Digging Capacity
400-500 m3/h
Working Speed
400-500 m/h
Details
Country of Origin
Other
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
J
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11.75 m
Width
4.6 m
Height
3.25 m
Weight
39500 kg
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