PP-91 Russian Pontoon Equipment Set
PP-91
Pontoon Equipment Set
Other
Basic Information
Name
PP-91 Russian Pontoon Equipment Set
Designation
PP-91
Alternate Designation
PP-91
Equipment Type
Pontoon Equipment Set
Manufacturer
It was designed by V Trefilov of the Scientific Research Institute, together with specialists from the 'Vympel' Central Design Bureau.
Date of Introduction
1992
Description
The PP-91 Russian Pontoon Equipment Set is in service with Russia.
Variants
PP-91M
The PP-91M is also known as the PP-2005) is a modified version of the PP-91 and was introduced around 2008, although some sources suggest from as early as 2005.
PP-2005M
The PP-2005M set has been supplied to Russia on KaMAZ-63501 trucks. After successful evaluation, it was accepted for delivery in 2013, with the first known delivery occurring in 2014, although this was not officially announced until late 2017. The PP-2005M was designed by the Vympel Design Bureau and the Okskaya Sudoverf JSC shipyard, with main production undertaken by the Okskaya Sudoverf JSC shipyard, with some components produced elsewhere. The PP-2005M is the latest (as of 2023) development of the PP-91M/PP-2005 to enter production. One complete set is based on 54 trucks, a change from Ural-53236 to KaMAZ-63501 with the introduction of the PP-2005M. As with immediately preceding generations, the PP-2005M consists of 32 offshore sections/river links, eight motorized sections/links, and four end sections/shore links. The offshore sections/river links, while overall a similar design and of the same dimensions, were reportedly newly developed for the PP-2005M, with the motorized and shore links taken from existing systems. It is reported that the PP-2005M is supplied with BMK-MT or BMK-MO bridging boats. One PP-2005M set can be used to assemble a single pontoon bridge 268 m in length and 14 m wide that has two lanes and is capable of carrying 120,000 kg in a current of up to 3 m/s. Eight ferries with a load capacity of 90,000 kg each, four ferries with a load capacity of 190,000 kg each, or two ferries with a load capacity of 380,000 kg each can be assembled. Ferries can be single, one-and-a-half, or double-width.
System
Alternative Designation
PP-91
Type
Pontoon Equipment Set
Manufacturer
It was designed by V Trefilov of the Scientific Research Institute, together with specialists from the ‘Vympel' Central Design Bureau.
Pontoon Set
A complete PP-91 set comprises eight MZ-235 motorised sections (powered by a ZD20AS2S diesel engine), four BMK-225 bridge erection boats; 32 offshore sections, four end sections, two containers with matting, and four further containers for tools, accessories, and auxiliary equipment. Also included in the set is water obstacle reconnaissance equipment, traffic control equipment, lifting tackle, and from the PPS-84 set special equipment to prepare crossing points during winter.
Chassis
The PP-91 was originally carried on KrAZ-260 trucks, although other comparable chassis can be used. Each pontoon truck has a special-purpose platform used to carry, load, and unload all components of the set, apart from the bridge erection boats.
Bridging Time
less than one hour (one track)
Bridging Time, Recovery
less than one hour (one track)
Bridging Time, Recovery including Truck Loading
less than two hours (one track)
Maximum Current Velocity
4 m/s
Swell Scale
1 (one track)
Ferry Load Capacity
90–380 tons (depending on number of sections)
Ferry Draft, Unladen
200 mm
Ferry Draft, Maximum Load
670 mm
Dimensions
Length
244.0 m
Track Width
6.55 m (one track)
Weight
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Mobility
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Mobility
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
244 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (5)
Russia
India
Bangladesh
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
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