PTS amphibious vehicle

The PTS (Plavayushij Transportyor-Srednyj or medium amphibious transport vehicle) is a tracked amphibious vehicle designed primarily for river-crossing operations that also has a ship-to-shore capability.

The PTS has a steel hull with the crew compartment at the very front of the hull and the cargo area stretching back all the way to the rear. The nose of the PTS rises at 45 degrees relative to the ground and then cuts straight back to the cab. The vehicle roof line is broken only...