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PTS-2



Overview

PTS-2

Right side view of a PTS-2 amphibious transport vehicle.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin - © GNU Attribution - Share Alike license

Origin
Soviet Union
Type
All terrain vehicle
Entered service
Mid 1980's
Status
In service
Development
1973
Developer
Soviet Union - Voroshilovgrad locomotive plant
Production
1985 - ?
Producer
Soviet Union
Number produced
At least dozens
Designations
PTS-2 | Plavayushchij Transportyer Sryednyj 2
Russian for "medium amphibious vehicle 2"
Notable users
Russia
Ukraine

Description

Introduction

The PTS-2 is a late Cold War era amphibious cargo vehicle of Soviet origin. It is a further development of the PTS-M and is based around the newer MT-T tracked chassis. The PTS-2 is a more capable vehicle that is better suited to salt water operations, albeit in calm weather. Although most source indicate a start of production in 1985, these could have been in service as much as a decade earlier.

Design

The PTS-2 follows the same design pattern as the PTS-M. The cabin is located at the front, the engine in the middle and the large open cargo area is accessed via the rear ramp. The PTS-2 is based on the MT-T chassis which has the running gear of the T-64 main battle tank. The PTS-2 is a larger vehicle with a more powerful engine than the PTS-M. This results in better payload capacity and increased mobility.

Cargo capacity

The PTS-2 has a 12 ton cargo capacity. This is a 2 ton increase over the earlier PTS-M and the cargo area is also longer. The cargo area is large enough to carry a 5 t truck, 75 troops or 12 stretchers. The PKP amphibious trailer can be towed by the PTS-2 in order to increase the transport capacity.

Mobility

The PTS-2 has a 720 hp diesel engine derived from the engine used on the T-72 main battle tank. This provides it with a road speed of 60 km/h and 12 km/h in the water. The increased mobility of the PTS-2 makes it more suitable for use in salt water than the earlier PTS-M.

Users

The PTS-2 was adopted by Soviet forces in the mid 1980's, possibly even earlier. Unlike the earlier PTS-M it wasn't widely exported. After the break-up of the Soviet Union the PTS-2 is in service with Russia and Ukraine.

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Details

Facts PTS-2
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Amphibious transport vehicle
Crew
2 + 75 (driver, assistant, 75 infantry)
Dimensions
Weight
24.4 t empty
About 38 t max load
Length
11.99 m
Width
3.30 m
Height
3.17 m
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 7 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Track on ground
5.18 m
Ground pressure
0.44 kg/cm² empty
0.65 kg/cm² max load
Tread
2.76 m
Suspension
Torsion bar
Propulsion in water
Tracks + 2 water jets
Automotive
Engine model
V-46-5
Engine type
38.9 liter V12 four-stroke liquid-cooled diesel
Power output
710 hp at 2.000 rpm
Torque
2.920 Nm at 1.400 rpm
Fuel
1.090 L
Mobility
Speed
60 km/h on road
34 km/h off road
13 km/h afloat without cargo
12 km/h afloat with cargo
Range
500 km on road
Power to weight ratio
29.1 hp/t empty
18.7 hp/t at max load
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.4 m
Wall
0.6 m
Trench
2.5 m
Gradient
60 % unladen
Slope
30 % unladen
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor thickness
Up to 7 mm
NBC system
Yes, only for cabin
Smoke system
No
Equipment
Night vision
Passive night vision for driver
Radio
R-123M, plus R-124 intercom
Winch
10 ton with 60 m cable
Cargo capacity
Cargo area
8.3 x 2.6 m
Payload
20 t on land
12 t afloat
Towed load
Optional PKP amphibious trailer

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