TMS-65 Russian 6x6 Decontamination Vehicle
TMS-65
Decontamination Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
TMS-65 Russian 6x6 Decontamination Vehicle
Designation
TMS-65
Alternate Designation
TMS-65
Equipment Type
Decontamination Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ural Automobile Plant
Date of Introduction
1969
Description
The decontamination apparatus, truck-mounted, model TMS-65 is intended for the rapid decontamination of vehicles and towed weapons and equipment. It is mounted on a Ural-375 (6 × 6) 4,000 kg truck chassis and the main operating component is a Model VK-1F modified gas-turbine aircraft engine mounted on a turntable with the operator's cabin
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Active Protection
None
Max Speed
76.0 km/h
Range
750.0 km
Variants
TMS-65
The decontamination apparatus, truck-mounted, model TMS-65 is intended for the rapid decontamination of vehicles and towed weapons and equipment. It is mounted on a Ural-375 (6 × 6) 4,000 kg truck chassis and the main operating component is a Model VK-1F modified gas-turbine aircraft engine mounted on a turntable with the operator's cabin
TM-65M
The latest version of this equipment is the TMS-65M. It uses the Ural-4320 (6 × 6) 4,500 kg truck chassis powered by a diesel engine and differs in detail from the earlier TMS-65. It tows a PTs-5.6-817 trailer to carry water for the system.
System
Alternative Designation
TMS-65
Type
Decontamination Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ural Automobile Plant, Miass
Chassis
Ural-375
Configuration
6x6
Crew
2 ea
Passenger Capacity
INA
Payload Capacity of a Ural-375
4500 kg (plus trailer: 22,050 lb, 10,002 kg)
Deployment
Normally the Model TMS-65 is employed in pairs. Two equipments are placed about 50 m apart and the engines are started. Decontamination solution is directed into the engine exhaust and wherever the operator directs the hot gas stream; the engine can be elevated or depressed as well as traversed.
Dimensions (Chassis: Ural:375)
Length
7.35 m
Width
2.96 m
Height
2.98 m
Weight, Empty
8 tons
Ground Clearance
INA
Fording Depth
1.5 m
Decontamination System
Gas Turbine Name
Model VK-1F modified gas-turbine
Gas Turbine Type
An Aircraft engine mounted on a turntable with the operator's cabin.
Hydraulic System
A hydraulic system moves the turntable to either side of the vehicle
Gas Turbine Fuel Capacity
1,500 liters
Decontamination Solution Capacity
1,500 liters
Water Solution Capacity
There are 4,000 liters of water carried on a twin-axle trailer towed behind the vehicle.
Flood Lights
Yes
Decontamination Time
30-180 Seconds with 2 x TMS-65 employed in pairs. The contaminated vehicle drives between both TMS-65 vehicles.
Automotive (Chassis: Ural-375)
Engine Name
7.0L ZIL-375YA V8
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Power
180 hp
Fuel Capacity
79 gallon tank and 16 gallon tank
Suspension
Solid axles, leaf springs, rear wheels at balance-cart.
Range
750 km
Speed, Maximum Road
76 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
65%
Side Slope
40%
Vertical Step
0.8 m
Trench
0.7 m
Fording Depth
1.2 m
Main Weapon System
Note
There are no crew served weapons associated with the TMS-65
Protection
Armor
None
Applique Armor
INA
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.35 m
Width
2.96 m
Height
2.98 m
Weight
8000 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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