PTG - amphibious transport vehicle of The Polish People's
Army.
PTG (pływający transporter gąsienicowy) K-61 – amphibious
transport vehicle build in Soviet Union at the end of 40’. In service since 1950.
Since mid-50’ in service in armoured and engineering forces of The Polish People's Army. The vehicle
could take 40 soldiers with weapons on board. Most often used for the transport
of 85- 100- 152- mm guns, trucks, supplies or other stuff. Technical data: crew
– 2 people; weight – 9.5 tons; engine – 135 hp; speed on the road – 36 km/h, in
water –10 km/h; payload – 3 tons on the ground or 5 tons in water.
Source: T. Szczerbicki, Pojazdy Ludowego Wojska Polskiego, Warszawa 2014, p. 503-506; J. Magnuski, Wozy bojowe LWP 1943-1983, Warszawa 1985, p. 332.
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Kamil Anduła
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