MT-T Russian Heavy Tracked Cargo Carrier
MT-T
Heavy Tracked Cargo Carrier
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Basic Information
Name
MT-T Russian Heavy Tracked Cargo Carrier
Designation
MT-T
Alternate Designation
MT-T
Equipment Type
Heavy Tracked Cargo Carrier
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1979
Description
The MT-T is a tracked prime mover of Soviet origin. It was developed in the late 1970s 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.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
Diesel (710 hp)
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Variants
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.
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.
System
Alternative Designation
MT-T
Type
Heavy Tracked Cargo Carrier
Family
MT-T
Proliferation
INA
Crew
1 + 4 men
Troops
It provides seating for up to 18 troops
Dimensions
Length
8.710 m
Width
3.28 m
Height
3.0 m
Weight, Empty
25 tons
Ground Pressure
INA
Payload Capacity
12 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
V-64-4
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
710 hp
Cruising Range
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
65 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.65 m
Trench
2.5 m
Fording Depth
1.3 m
Main Weapon System
Note
There are no crew-served weapons mounted on the MT-T Russian Heavy Tracked Cargo Carrier
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
No
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Transportation
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Transportation
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.71 m
Width
3.28 m
Height
3 m
Weight
25000 kg
Operators (2)
Russia
Ukraine
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