Polish OOB 5.5

[Marcello]

231 Ammo Carrier - in fact, special armoured ammo carriers were never used in Poland, especially on MT-LB chassis (armoured ammo carriers for SP-guns weren't Soviet practice).

No, but MT-LBs used as artillery tractors have racks for carrying ammunition internally (see an example here). So while there probably may not be dedicated armored ammunition carriers there are vehicles that could perform such task. From what I recall from past discussions it is an unit that some players feel to be rather useful, so if it can be kept around it might be worthwhile leaving it alone.

[Pibwl]

Originally Posted by Marcello

No, but MT-LBs used as artillery tractors have racks for carrying ammunition internally (see an example here). So while there probably may not be dedicated armored ammunition carriers there are vehicles that could perform such task.

You're right, but they were first of all dedicated tractors for MT-12 100mm AT guns, while the Soviets didn't use special armoured ammo carriers for SP-artillery, as is the Western practice. Possibly MT-LB could be utilized this way, but it was rather not a rule.

As for Poland however, MT-LB was never used as an artillery tractor, so it wouldn't transport ammo as well. As I wrote before, basic MT-LBs they were put into use only as drivers' training vehicles, and several special variants were developed. Also a special ammo carrier for 2S1 guns, with higher compartment, was developed in late 80s, but it wasn't produced.

Michal