IDENTIFICATION OF THE RIGID POINTER PONTON IN THE USSR

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81T00034R000100090001-7
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• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 22, 2010
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: November 21, 1980
• Content Type: REPORT

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TITLE/sICN~IFICANCE: IDENTIFICATION OF TEE R
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COMMENT: The RIGID POINTED PONTON has been observed in the U.S.S.R. since the late 1960s
and has been deployed to at least five installations across the Soviet Union. The
pontons are< in sets of two which attach to each side of a medium tank. Each ponton
is powered by a hydro jet engine and are employed when standard bridging techniques
are not possible or for limited sea journeys. The?RIGID POINTED PONTON has been
observed with independent amphibious tank regiments.
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ORSK VEH STOR A BKS KHALILOVO
30 JULY 1980
DISCLAIMER -This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator
at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator.
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