'Penguin' аntarctic special tracked vehicles

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Channel: yolkhere · 2015 · Science & Technology

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'Penguin' (209 object) first long-range raid the Antarctic September 27, 1958. Two months have passed tracked vehicles 2100 km.
Unlike the original Soviet BTR-50 APC , all-terrain vehicle 'Penguin' was made from a special metal alloy for low temperatures. It is also used by the engine with a supercharger. 
Weight: ~ 16 ton 
Towing cargo sled up to 12 tons

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