1/35 Trumpeter KET-T Recovery Vehicle based on the MAZ-537 Heavy Truck – 1079

The KET-T is a heavy recovery vehicle based on the MAZ-537 8×8 heavy high mobility vehicle. This vehicle, equipped with specialized recovery equipment, entered service with the Soviet Army in the 1960s and remains in service with Russia and possibly other countries.

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

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

• Item No: 01079
• Item Name: KET-T Recovery Vehicle based on the MAZ-537 Heavy Truck
• Bar Code: 9580208010793
• Scale: 1:35
• Item Type: Plastic Model Armor Kit
• Model Brief: Length: 294mm, Width: 83mm
• Total Parts: 600+
• Metal Parts: n/a
• Photo Etched Parts: 3 pcs
• Film Parts: n/a
• Resin Parts: n/a
• Total Sprues: 13 sprues, tires, and cab
• Released Date: 2021-01
• More Features:
  • Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing, and suspension units.
  • The main tires are hollow rubber with a very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details consisting of raised section ribs.
  • Wheel assembly with detailed parts.