SOVIET LIGHT ARMOURED MULTIPURPOSE TRANSPORT VEHICLE GT-MU - 1980

Description

The GT-MU is a light multi-purpose armored vehicle. It was designed to carry troops, weapons, ammunition and other military cargo over difficult terrain. Vehicle has a payload capacity of 1 000 kg. It is also used to tow artillery pieces, mortars and special trailers with a maximum weight of 2 000 kg. However the trailer can be towed at a cost of reduced vehicle payload. The GT-MU can function as a front line load carrier for anything from ammunition to fuel. This multi-purpose armored vehicle was also used for medical evacuation from the battlefield. Production of the original GT-MU commenced in the early 1970s. It has been exported to the former East Germany, and possibly other Soviet allies. Also this vehicle can be found in service with some former Soviet republics. (Scale : 1/35e)