MDK-2M

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The '''MDK-2M''' was a Soviet Cold War era artillery tractor. It was based on the chassis of the AT-T,<ref>{{Cite book|title=Tanks and armored fighting vehicles : visual encyclopedia.|publisher=Chartwell Books|year=2012|isbn=9780785829263|location=New York, N.Y.|pages=342|oclc=785874088}}</ref> 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.

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==External links== *[http://www.os1.ru/article/history/2006_09_A_2007_03_02-16_53_37/ O. Protasov - AT-T heavy artillery tractor] {{in lang|ru}}

Category:Military engineering vehicles of the Soviet Union