Why do Russians use tractors on aircraft carriers?

Fordson-Putilovets

Sputnik

This tractor was a copy of the American Fordson-F. It became a symbol of the large-scale reforms in the Soviet agricultural sector in the 1920-30s, known as “collectivization,” and often appeared on posters, postage stamps and in the movies.

S-65 Stalinets

Pavel Lisitsyn/Sputnik

The S-65 proved itself not only in civilian life, but during WWII as well. It was actively used for transporting artillery guns by the Soviet army, and as trophies by the Germans.

DT-75

Sklyaruk/Sputnik

With 2.7 millions items, the DT-75 was the most produced tractor in the Soviet Union. It was especially popular due to its low cost.

T-16

Alexander Obukhovsky/TASS

The T-16 had an unusual shape with its body in front of the cabin. It was often used as a cargo truck, despite its less than impressive engine.

K-700 Kirovets

Vladimir Smolyakov/Sputnik

Since the 1960s, the K-700 Kirovets has been among the most popular Russian tractors. Deep snow or impregnable mud are no big deal for these vehicles.

T-150K

Viktor Chernov/Sputnik

One of these highly reliable tractors is used on the sole Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. Equipped with an MiG-15 engine, it blows a mighty air stream on deck.

Т-800

Boris Klipinitser/TASS

This is the largest caterpillar tractor produced in Europe. Despite first impressions, the T-800 wasn’t named after the famous movie character. It was designed in 1983, a year before Terminator was released.  

Kirovets Premium

JSC Peterburgsky Traktorny Zavod

Equipped with Mercedes engines, these newest tractors are set to become a breakthrough in Russian tractor building.

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