Artilleriyskiy Tyagach Sredniy - 59, or ATS-59 (from russian: Артиллерийский Тягач, Средний (АТС), meaning ''medium artillery tractor'') was a

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era artillery tractor. The ATS-59G has a larger cab seating 7 people in two rows. The T-55 tank engine was used and an overpressure NBC system was added. Otherwise the chassis and payload capacity remained unaltered. The AT-S was developed as the successor for the AT-59. It retained the same payload and towing capability, but had a higher speed, longer range and improved off road capability.

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ATS-59 Medium Tracked Artillery Tractor
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