MDK-2M

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 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.

References

1. Tanks and armored fighting vehicles : visual encyclopedia. New York, N.Y.: Chartwell Books. 2012. p. 342. ISBN 9780785829263. OCLC 785874088.

External links

• O. Protasov - AT-T heavy artillery tractor (in Russian)