Plastun-TTM — "Platform." An all-terrain vehicle with weapons.

Where a pickup truck gets stuck: the new "Plastun" takes on drone warfare.

The St. Petersburg-made Plastun-TTM all-terrain vehicle has received a combat superstructure: the new "Platform" modification carries machine guns from the PKTM to the Kord and is aiming to replace pickup trucks in mobile counteraction groups. drones.

"Plastun-TTM" in the "Platform" version

The Plastun-TTM Platform is a compact wheeled all-terrain vehicle with a rear-mounted machine gun. The vehicle was developed for military use and is primarily intended for mobile counter-UAV fire teams—a sector currently experiencing a severe shortage of maneuverable and reliable vehicles.

The St. Petersburg-based company "Russian All-Terrain Vehicles Plastun" initially specialized in light tracked vehicles. Several years ago, it expanded into wheeled vehicles. The first result was the "Plastun-TT" (Tactical Transporter), unveiled at the "Army-2024" forum. Following testing, the vehicle was further refined: in November of that year, the modernized "Plastun-TTM" was released. Further development of the line resulted in the "Platform," unveiled on April 23, 2026.

The company published photographs of the updated all-terrain vehicle, and Izvestia revealed the project's key features and plans for the near future.

Self-propelled complex

The main difference of the "Platform" is the cargo area in the aft section, designed for mounting machine guns of various calibers and additional equipment for specific combat missions.

The jacks are lowered for shooting from a standing position.

The main scenario of use is mobile fire groups (MFG) to counter unmanned aerial vehicles aviationCurrently, such units use pickup trucks and buggies based on civilian vehicles. They are up to the task, but lack cross-country ability, and their complex design makes maintenance difficult in the field.

The Plastun-TTM "Platform" version was designed for military use from the very beginning. This all-terrain vehicle can handle situations where a pickup truck would get stuck, is easier to maintain, and is designed for long-term operation without major repairs.

The vehicle has undergone testing at the 21st Scientific Research and Testing Institute for Military Automotive Equipment, confirming its design parameters under various conditions. The developer is hoping for a military order.

Basic all-terrain vehicle

"Plastun-TT/TTM" is a two-axle all-terrain vehicle with increased cross-country ability, built according to articulated designThe vehicle consists of two sections: the front section carries the powertrain and cabin, while the rear section is designed for various platforms and add-ons. The articulation joint allows the sections to move relative to each other in several planes, which directly impacts off-road maneuverability and maneuverability.

The machine in a field configuration

Main dimensions and weight characteristics:

• length - 5,2 m;
  
• width - 2 m;
  
• height (including safety cage) — 2,3 m;
  
• curb weight - 2 t;
  
• normal load capacity - 1,2 t.
  

Power plant - gasoline engine VAZ-21214 power 85 hp From the Niva. Some transmission components are also from civilian vehicles, and the axles are from the Gazelle series of trucks. This selection of components simplifies production and field maintenance.

Driving characteristics:

• maximum speed on the highway - 100 km / h;
  
• power reserve - 400 km;
  
• climb angle with load — 30°;
  
• ford depth - up to 800 mm.
  

Platform for "Platform"

The rear section of the Plastun-TTM frame allows for the installation of various add-ons. In the "Platform" design, this is a rectangular platform on a metal frame with an additional safety arc and netting at the front. There are no specialized weapon mounts: the machine guns are secured with standard mounts via rigging. Folding jacks are located on the sides for stabilization when firing from a stationary position.

Machine gun mount on the "Platform"

The platform is designed for machine guns:

• PKTM - normal caliber;
  
• "Cliff" и "Cord" - large-caliber.
  

Fire can be conducted from a stationary position with jacks, from a short stop or on the move.

In addition to weapons, the all-terrain vehicle can carry communications equipment for receiving target designations and its own UAV detection or suppression systems. Electronics are provided with standard mounting points and power lines.

For different departments

In October 2025, the first Plastun-TTs were delivered to units involved in the Special Operation. The army may soon receive an armed version—the "Platform"—for counter-UAV mobile task forces. These vehicles will strengthen existing groups both in numbers and capabilities.

The platform's design doesn't limit the range of armament to machine guns. It can accommodate mounted systems of other classes, including anti tank or portable anti-aircraft missile complexesThis significantly expands the range of potential customers: the all-terrain vehicle could be of interest not only to mobile task forces, but also to units that currently use buggies.

A simple modification of the production chassis transforms the Plastun-TTM into a versatile combat platform. The customer is free to choose specific missions and weapons—the vehicle's potential allows for this.

Comments

[ASSAD1]

Won't the Niva engine be a bit weak? It's certainly a good idea, the main thing is to produce as many as possible; it doesn't necessarily have to carry a machine gun. It can be used for most transport duties in the front.

[wlkw]

Sure, it's weak, but on the other hand, the design was kept as simple and inexpensive as possible, given the "technological consumption" of the water cooling system. In this sense, the VAZ engine is ideal. Everyone knows it, spare parts are plentiful, and the engines themselves are, in a sense, "lying around on the road (or side of the road)." So there's no other choice. For now, at least.

[Victor Alien]

They increased traction thanks to the axles, and probably the transfer case is from a GAZ, not a VAZ. The Niva has a top speed of 130, while this one is only 100, even though the wheels are larger in diameter than the Niva's. The engine should have a water pump with a housing from a 2101 - it has a larger hole for fluid intake from the block. And the pulley on the water pump should be smaller, plus a copper-brass radiator from a UAZ - you won't overheat the engine then. Although the block could be bored out to 2 liters - reliability won't suffer much. And yes, the ZMZ engine is a good fit, but it also needs to be reassembled, replacing some plastic parts with brass and other minor things, and then it will produce 170-190 hp. Engine displacement is important - it's not advisable to tow 3,2 tons of gross weight with 1,7 liters. They could have installed a diesel engine. Overall, what's the problem with taking the all-wheel-drive Sobol chassis and simplifying the cabin? And a Hunter-framed windshield would be ideal. And it even folds down. The Hunter chassis is even cheaper to redesign, and it'll be at least half a ton lighter in curb weight. And both the UAZ and GAZ have axle locks from the factory.

[Cool90]

The Sobol chassis is used in ULAN vehicles

[Alex013]

It's a bit weak. Diesel is needed.

[Zaurbek]

If it has a NIVA transmission, you can't put anything else in it. The wheels are heavy as is.

[Owl]

The mobile task force version is a good one; the chassis is maneuverable, but the issue of combat payload is no longer a matter for the vehicle's developers. Currently, the detection and engagement of enemy attack UAVs equipped with AI, which allows them to engage alert air defense systems, is becoming increasingly problematic. Using the vehicle as a "last resort" weapon carrier to protect air defense systems, equipping it with optical and thermal sights, as well as a 7,62mm multi-barrel mount (GShG-7,62 or several PKTM) would save both the lives of soldiers and air defense assets.

[Lynx2000]

The 85-hp VAZ-21214 gasoline engine is from a Niva. Some transmission components are also from civilian vehicles, and the axles are from Gazelle trucks.

Driving characteristics:
maximum speed on the highway is 100 km/h;

The manufacturer has apparently already announced that the previous model, the Plastun-TT, is already being delivered to the Russian Armed Forces.

The articulated frame requires control skill; at speeds of about 90-100 km/h, it seems difficult to control.
Young people driving K-700s on the highway often overturned tractors...
Probably, when installing large, "tractor wheels" (see article) on Gazelle axles, it is necessary to select the gear ratio of the main gear pair of such an axle.

[Cool90]

Well, you're unlikely to drive at 90-100 km/h on dirt roads.

[Lynx2000]

Well, not 100 km/h, but if you press on, and on a dry, compacted field road you’ll go at least 80 km/h and fly.

[Cool90]

If you're pressed, you might fly (not far and skills won't help), but under normal conditions this car doesn't need a speed of 90-100 km/h, it needs cross-country ability

[Lynx2000]

So, I'm discussing the performance characteristics of this off-roader, the manufacturer's stated maximum speed of 100 km/h with this configuration, apparently on standard Gazelle axles with larger "tractor wheels"...

[Cool90]

They probably calculated it correctly, and I think they did, a speed of 90 km/h through the fields isn't particularly important.

[Sergey Tkach]

An open cabin—obviously, it saves weight, etc.—but it's vulnerable, both to fire and to climate/weather factors.

[Sergey Aleksandrovich]

Indeed, several hours can pass between the drone alert being issued and the drones themselves appearing. Sitting in an open cockpit during this time is a dubious pleasure.

[Sergey Aleksandrovich]

Before getting carried away with choosing a platform for a mobile task force, it's important to rebuild the civil defense regiments. Not only for firefighting, but also for air defense. And it doesn't matter which agency they're assigned to—the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, or the Russian National Guard.
There will be a deployment site, repair shops, weapons storage areas, a training ground, and classrooms.

[Umptek]

That's right. We need to revisit the air defense practices of the Great Patriotic War. The air defense structure there, too, was forged on mistakes. We shouldn't repeat them.

[Demon]

What a piece of junk! Will it even move when fully loaded? If they took the axles from a Gazelle, they should have used the engine too. Even a factory Tadpole or UAZ pickup would be better than this homemade product.
If you want something stronger, you can install a YaMZ engine on the Shishiga and upgrade the cab to a simpler, bonneted configuration. This will significantly improve the truck's off-road capability, payload capacity, and service life.
Garagashyan's pickup is head and shoulders above this piece of junk.

[Zaurbek]

A previous, more developed civilization gave us the Niva..!

[Umptek]

A curious machine gun mount with a sighting device. Probably to lower the center of gravity when firing. And the silhouette of a seated anti-aircraft gunner is lower. Although for drones, for whom such mobile small-caliber anti-aircraft guns near the front lines would be a juicy target, a low silhouette isn't so important.