ATS-59

Artilleriyskiy Tyagach Sredniy - 59, or ATS-59 (from Russian: Артиллерийский Тягач, Средний (АТС), meaning medium artillery tractor) is a Soviet Cold War era artillery tractor, currently in service with the Russian Army.

ATS-59
ATS-59 in Batey HaOsef museum, Israel.
Type	Artillery tractor
Place of origin	USSR
Specifications
Mass	13,000 kg
Length	6.28 m
Width	2.78 m
Height	2.3 m
Engine	diesel 300hp
Operational range	350 km
Maximum speed	45 km/h

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.

In April 2023, during the Russo-Ukrainian war, an armed specimen of an ATS-59G with a rear-mounted 25mm 2M-3M naval gun was photographed.

In July 2024, several units where spotted being transported to the front on a military Train.

ATS-59G
ATS-59G in Belgrade Military Museum.
Type	Artillery tractor
Place of origin	USSR
Specifications
Mass	30,310 lb (13,750 kg)
Length	6.3 m
Width	2.6 m
Height	2.8 m
Engine	Model V-55 12-Cylinder 38.88L Water Cooled 520 hp (388 kW)
Power/weight	31.31 hp/ton
Operational range	370 mi (600 km)
Maximum speed	Road: 25 mph (40 km/h) Off-road: 17 mph (27 km/h)

External links

• ATS-59 Medium Tracked Artillery Tractor