MDK-2M | |
Origin: | USSR |
Type: | Artillery tractor |
Is Vehicle: | yes |
Weight: | 4 tons |
Length: | 7.043 meters |
Width: | 3.17 meters |
Height: | 3 meters |
Crew: | 3 |
Engine: | Diesel |
Engine Power: | 415 HP |
Suspension: | Torsion bar |
Vehicle Range: | 1100 km (on road) |
Speed: | 35 km/h |
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.
The MDK-2M was used for rapid digging of large coverages and for drawing tank trenches, with a digging depth up to 4.7 m width, and width 3.5 - 4m. The tiller is mounted on the rear of the vehicle, and is lifted hydraulically and stored in a raised position when not in use.
It was in service in the Soviet army, the Russian army, the East German army, and the Hungarian army.