ATS-59G



Overview

ATS-59G

Forward view of ATS-59G artillery tractor.
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Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Prime mover
Entered service
1970
Status
In service
Development
Mid to late 1960's
Developer
Soviet Union - SKB of the KMZ plant
Production
1969 - 1987
Producer
Soviet Union - KMZ / Kurgan machine-building plant
Poland - ZM Labedy
Number produced
Produced in quantity
Designations
АТС-59Г (cyrillic)
Notable users
Soviet Union
Poland
Egypt

Details

Facts ATS-59G
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Prime mover
Crew
1 + 6 in cab
Dimensions
Weight
13.75 t
Length
6.28 m
Width
2.78 m
Height
2.6 m to cab roof
Cargo capacity
Seating arrangement
7 in cab, including driver
Payload
3.0 t on cargo platform
Towed load
Up to 14 t trailer
Winch
15 t capacity
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Ground pressure
0.5 kg/cm²
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine model
A-650G
Engine type
V12 4-stroke diesel
Power output
300 hp at 1.700 rpm
Fuel
580 L
240 L optional auxiliary fuel tank
Mobility
Speed
45 km/h
Range
350 km
500 km with auxiliary fuel tank
Turn radius
12 m
Power to weight ratio
22 hp/t empty
18 hp/t with 3 t payload
11 hp/t with 14 t trailer
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.42 m
Gradient
35°
Slope
25°
Fording
1.1 m unprepared
1.5 m with preparation
Protection
Armor type
None, softskin vehicle
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No

Media

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