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Introducedin 1965,[1] it is large, with a substantial payload of 10 tons, two to four times the capacity of the BAV 485, and better cross-country performance, at the cost of somewhat higher purchase costs because it is tracked. The most common model is the improved PTS-M that is powered by a 350 hp diesel engine.

The PTS has a boxy, open watertight hull, with six road wheels per side,[1] front drive sprocket,[1] rear idler sprocket, and no return rollers. Like the BAV 485, and unlike the DUKW, it has a rear loading ramp. The crew is seated at the front, leaving the rear of the vehicle open for a vehicle, which can be driven (or backed) in, rather than lifted over the side. The engine is under the floor.[1] Propulsion in water is by means of twin propellers, in tunnels to protect them from damage during land operations.[1]

The PTS-M also has a companion vehicle, the PKP, a boat-like amphibious two-wheeled trailer, with fold-out sponsons providing stability on water;[1] the combination allows the PTS-M to accommodate an artillery tractor, field gun (up to medium caliber),[1] its crew, and a quantity of ammunition, all in one load.[1]

In 2014, the Russian Defense Ministry intends to purchase an undetermined number of PTS-4s, which underwent acceptance trials in 2011. The vehicle will be fitted with a remotely operated 12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine gun and a multi-fuel engine. The PTS-4 weighs 33 tons, with a payload of 12 tons on land (18 tons on water). Projected maximum road speed is 60 km/h (37 mph), with an expected maximum speed in water of 15 km/h (9.3 mph).[2] Unlike its predecessors, it uses T-80 suspension components. The fully enclosed cab offers protection against small arms fire and splinter. Production began in 2014.[3]

Michael King, 51 of Blythe, Calif., was northeast bound on K-61 towards Preston in a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado when he crossed the centerline. Several witnesses said they had seen him cross the centerline from Pratt to the wreck site, said Kansas Highway Patrol Lt. Jason Hoffman.

When King crossed the centerline he sideswiped a 2006 Freightliner semi driven by Ricky Parks, 49 of Covington, Ga. Parks pulled to the right to try to avoid the accident but the Silverado crashed into the drivers side fender on the drivers side causing extensive damage to both vehicles on the drivers side.

King was pronounced dead at the scene. Pratt County EMS transported Parks to Pratt Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released. Both men were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident.

The accident occurred just after 5 p.m. Because a commercial semi was involved in the accident, a special KHP Critical Highway Accident Response Team conducted an extensive investigation of the crash and crash site.

The investigation took several hours to complete. A portion of K-61 was closed while the investigation took place and traffic was routed around the crash site on county roads until the investigation was completed. The highway was closed about seven hours.

A CHART investigation involves a very detailed mapping of the entire crash site that takes several hours. Any time a commercial vehicle is involved in a fatality accident in Kansas a CHART investigation is conducted, Walter said.

Every commercial vehicle has a black box recorder similar to the ones on airplanes that records several parameters in the commercial vehicle. The special team retrieves the black box and incorporates the information into the investigation.

The PTS is an amphibious vehicle of Soviet origin. It was developed in the early 1960's as a replacement for the earlier K-61 amphibious vehicle. The name PTS stands for "Plavayushchij Transportyer Sryednyj", which is Russian for "medium amphibious vehicle". Although the PTS may also transport cargo on land it is slower and less fuel economic than regular transport vehicles.

The PTS is based on the chassis of the ATS-59 artillery tractor and has a boat like hull. The crew compartment is located at the front and provides seating for the driver and commander. The rest of the vehicle is the cargo area which is loaded using the ramp at the rear. The engine is located in the middle and powers both the tracks and the two propellers. The PTS is mostly used for river crossing, but can be used for landing troops in a coastal salt water setting.

The PTS may carry 5 t of cargo on land and 10 t in the water. Although the carry capacity is lower on land the full capacity may be used for up to 3 km in order to reach the water. The cargo area is large enough to carry a 5 t truck, 70 troops or 12 stretchers. The PTS can also tow the also use the PKP floating trailer. Using the trailer allow for transportation of a prime mover and an artillery piece in one ferry.

The PTS is fully amphibious and is better suited at traversing water than most amphibious armored vehicles, although it is difficult to steer. The tracked chassis provides a good all terrain performance on land albeit at limited speeds. The V-54 diesel engine produces 350 hp and allows the PTS to travel at 42 km/h on land and at 11 km/h in the water.

The primary user of the PTS was the USSR. Subsequently Russia remained the major user. During the Cold War era many vehicles were exported to Warsaw Pact nations and various Soviet allies around the world. In Russian service most PTS have been retired or replaced by the newer PTS-2, but some remain in service today.

According to a Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, Brandi Vollnogel, 31, of Hutchinson was driving a passenger car east on Comanche Road while Lauren Clark, 19, of Sedgwick was driving a sport utility vehicle south on K-61 at 4:37 p.m.

John DeLeo has resided in Philadelphia PA his entire life and has 43 years of knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. He started out assisting his father repair the family vehicle. John worked as a mechanic and machinist at a neighborhood parts store/machine shop/automotive repair facility until he accepted employment with the City of Philadelphia in October 1989 when he was hired with the Department of Commerce Division of Aviation as a Mechanic. He successively promoted his way through the ranks to Deputy Commissioner for Operations.

As Department of Fleet Services Deputy Commissioner for Operations, John is responsible for 16 repair facilities in the maintenance and repair of all City-owned vehicles and equipment, and all aspects of the Operations Division.

K Wilson earned his Ph.D. in Business Management, Master in Finance, and Bachelor in Accounting from University of Kerala. He also received his Master of Philosophy in Commerce (M.Phil) from Pondicherry University.

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