MDK-2M
The MDK-2M was a Soviet Cold War era artillery tractor. It was based on the chassis of the AT-T,[1] which itself is based on the chassis and drive system from the T-54 tank.
| MDK-2M | |
|---|---|
 An MDK-2. | |
| Type | Artillery tractor |
| Place of origin | USSR |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4 tons |
| Length | 7.043 meters |
| Width | 3.17 meters |
| Height | 3 meters |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel 415 HP |
| Suspension | Torsion bar |
Operational range | 1100 km (on road) |
| Maximum speed | 35 km/h |
The MDK-2M were used for rapid digging of large coverages and for drawing tank trenches (digging depth up to 4.7 m width and grave 3.5 - 4m). The stored for shifts on the vehicle rear tiller is lowered for the milling hydraulically to the rear.
It was in service in the Soviet army, the Russian army, the East German army, and the Hungarian army.
References
- Tanks and armored fighting vehicles : visual encyclopedia. New York, N.Y.: Chartwell Books. 2012. p. 342. ISBN 9780785829263. OCLC 785874088.
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