Technological progress does not stand still, not only for civilian cars, but also for specialized equipment. Another thing is that for an ordinary person who is not interested in this topic, the development of technology is not so noticeable. However, the industry is developing rapidly and gives us not only ordinary, but also unusual types of special equipment, including those designed for use in extreme conditions.
For example, one of the most non-standard vehicles in today's review is the Russian TS-ATsP snow and swamp vehicle. It looks like a fire service vehicle, but immediately attracts attention with its four huge tracks and a high seating position for greater maneuverability. The gross weight is 22 tons - even the legendary T-34 tank weighs only 13-14 tons. The machine travels at a maximum speed of 30 km/h and is designed to operate in extreme conditions and travel over rough terrain.
These are not all representatives of the category of non-standard equipment. The TechZone YouTube channel released a video with an overview of 12 powerful and extreme cars that you probably won’t catch your eye in an ordinary city, but definitely deserve your attention within 11 minutes of the video.
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