Russian PTS-2 floating transporters, which are in service with the engineering troops, are extremely rare in photos and telephoto lenses. However, this time the combat vehicle was captured.
The video footage shows that the PTS-2 has received electronic warfare systems to counter drones and anti-drone mesh "cope cages."
PTS-2, as well as their improved versions PTS-3, were produced in Lugansk. With a curb weight of 24,200 kg, the vehicles can transport 75 military personnel or cargo weighing 12,000 kg.
Also, combat vehicles have a protected cabin with a filter-ventilation unit. Armament includes a 7.62-mm PKB machine gun.
The PTS-2 crew consists of two people, engine power is 710 hp. Maximum speed over rough terrain is 34 km/h, on the highway - 60 km/h, afloat - 12.9 km/h. Cruising range is 500 km.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the new North Korean Hwasong-11Ma system suspiciously resembles the Iskander-M.