1/35 Trumpeter KET-T Recovery Vehicle based on MAZ537 Heavy Truck

The KET-T is a heavy recovery vehicle. It is based on a MAZ-537 8×8 heavy high mobility vehicle. This vehicle is fitted with special recovery equipment. It entered service with the Soviet Army in the 1960s. Despite its age the KET-T is still in service with Russia and possibly some other countries.

The main role of the KET-T is to recover varuious damaged, overturned, swamped, or stuck 8×8 military vehicles. The KET-T also provides maintenance service and tows vehicles to maintenance units.

This heavy recovery vehicle is fitted with a 15 t capacity recovery winch with 100 m of cable. With the help of pulley blocks traction force is increased to 46 t. Maximum traction force is up to 80 t. Recovery winch is mounted on a special frame. This frame is also used to lift disabled vehicles onto a special towing bar. Also there are two jacks that stabilize the vehicle during recovery operations. Recovery frame can be also used to lift various loads with a maximum weight of 1.5 t. This vehicle also has a welding outfit for welding and cutting works.

Kit Features:

• Scale:1:35
• Item Type:Plastic Model Armor Kit
• Model Brief:Length: 294mm Width: 83mm
• Total Parts:600+
• Photo Etched Parts:3 pcs
• Total Sprues:13 sprues , tires and cab
• More Features:- Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differentialhousing and suspension units.
  – The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details consisting of raised sectionribs.
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