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Vityaz DT-8P
Russia · Tracked carrier · built by Vityaz
| Manufacturer | Vityaz |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia |
| Type | Tracked carrier |
| Status | Production |
| Use | Civilian |
| Propulsion | |
| Land drive | Articulated tracked |
| In water | Tracks |
| Engine | 470 hp YaMZ-8424.10 diesel |
| Power | 470 hp |
| Dimensions & performance | |
| Weight | 19,000 kg |
| Speed on land | 40 km/h |
| Speed on water | 5.5 km/h |
| Seats | 4 |
Specifications need checking. Some figures here were taken from the archive and have not been confirmed against a source.
The Vityaz DT-8P is a floating two-section articulated tracked carrier with a payload of 8 tonnes, designed for the extreme north, Siberia and the Far East on soft ground such as swamp, deep snow and wooded country, at temperatures from +40 to -50 C. It has an enlarged cab and can also serve as a chassis for technological and special equipment.
Specifications
It weighs 19 tonnes ready to run and seats four in the cab. Power comes from a 470 hp YaMZ-8424.10 diesel; loads up to 5 m long can be carried. Steering is hydraulic, suspension by torsion bars, and the rubber-fabric tracks with metal grousers give a ground pressure of 0.22 kg/cm2. Top speed is 40 km/h on land and 5-6 km/h afloat, with a range of 500 km. It climbs 35 degree slopes and crosses water by swimming.
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