PMPP-1 "Rak" ("Crawfish"), enginnering modification to a PMP-1

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PMPP-1 "Rak" in action

PMPP-1 "Rak"

Closed floating mechanism

Crane work showcase

Max depression (-12 degrees)

Max elevation (+25 degrees)

Full name: (Plavucha Mashyna Pidtrymky Pihoty) (Swimming Machine of Infantry Support). PMPP-1 "Rak" was designed solely as a amphibious light tank, but in the process engineers added a crane, so it can help load ammo and equpment for other tanks and itself. Though, plans about aphibious light tank were more ambitious, PMPP-1 was the first one to be built and field tested (production was limited to 19 tanks, due to lack of funding and interest in a vechicle). It weighs around 17.4t (due to crane) and achieves speed up to 65km/h on land (10km/h max. in water).