MDK-3 Russian Tracked Trench-Digging Vehicle

MDK-3

Tracked Comprehensive Mine-Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV),

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Basic Information

Name

MDK-3 Russian Tracked Trench-Digging Vehicle

Designation

MDK-3

Alternate Designation

MDK-3

Equipment Type

Tracked Comprehensive Mine-Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV),

Manufacturer

Izdeliye 453

Date of Introduction

1986

Description

The MDK-3 trench-digging machine (maschina dorozhnoy kopatelnoy) was developed as the Russian armyʼs intended replacement of the MDK-2, and MDK-2M, full details of which can be found elsewhere in this section.

Ground Specifications

Crew 2

Mobility Type Tracked

Engine V-12 Diesel (710 hp)

Max Speed 70.0 km/h

Range 500.0 km

Variants

MDK-2 The MDK-2 is used for digging weapon trenches and pits for vehicles, guns, and other equipment.

MDK-2M Improved Version.

System

Alternative Designation MDK-3

Type Tracked Trench-Digging Vehicle

Manufacturer Izdeliye 453

Crew 2 ea

Chassis MT-T tracked artillery tractor

Bulldozer Blade Yes

Crane Penetration No

Ground Penetrating Radar No

Mine Clearing Limited with blade

Proofing Roller No

Bucket Loader No

Back-hoe Excavator No

Scatterable Mine Dispenser No

Ditch Trencher Yes

Dimensions

Length, in Travel Configuration 10.22 m

Length, While Trench Digging 11.75 m

Width, in Travel Configuration 3.23 m

Width, While Trench Digging 4.6 m

Height, in Travel Configuration 4.04 m

Height, While Trench Digging 3.25 m

Weight 39.5 Tons

Automotive

Engine Name V-64-4

Engine Type V12 Diesel

Engine Power 710 hp

Cruising Range 500 km

Speed, Maximum Road 70 km/h

Speed, Average Cross 35 km/h

Speed Maximum Swim INA

Fording Depth INA

Ditching Machine Characteristics

Maximum Digging Depth 3 m

Digging Width 3.5 m

Protection

Hull Armor None

Applique Armor No

Mine Clearning No

NBC Protection Yes, overpressure

Smoke Equipment No

Image Sources

Notes https://en.topwar.ru/102681-proekt-boevogo-transheekopatelya-nle-trenching-machine-mark-i-velikobritaniya.html; https://www.flickr.com/photos/skitmeister/37565943741; https://development.weaponsystems.net/system/307-MDK-3; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TankBiathlon14final-89.jpg;

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Category Land

Land

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

10.22 m

Width

3.23 m

Height

4.04 m

Weight

39500 kg

Operators (3)

Russia

Ukraine

CFE Treaty

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