GSP-55 Heavy Amphibious Ferry
The GSP is built on two tracked amphibians, placed side by side and flanked by two large steel pontoons. The set consists of two half-ferries. In travel position, one pontoon is folded an amphibian. After launching, the pontoons are lowered to the outer sides of the amphibians. For loading and unloading, the ferry is equipped with a ramp extending from the outer sides of pontoons. The pontoons are filled with foam plastic to make them unsinkable.
Technical data
Weight: 17.0 t each amphibian
Load capacity: 52.0 t (i.e. IS-2 heavy tank, T-54/55/72 tanks)
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Width:
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Draft: 1.20 m
Powerplant: 8D6 (W6K) diesel engine, 200 hp
Maximum Speed: land 40-45 kph, water 10 kph
Range: land 500 km, water 8-10 hour
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