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Russian TM-140 All-Terrain Vehicle Demonstrates Its Capabilities in Arctic.
During the recent Safe Arctic 2025 exercises, the Russian holding company High Precision Systems—part of the Rostec State Corporation—successfully tested its TM-140 tracked all-terrain vehicle under some of the most demanding polar conditions. Designed for extreme mobility and reliability, the TM-140 covered more than 2,300 kilometers across difficult Arctic terrain, at temperatures reaching -45°C. This achievement highlights its usefulness for military and security operations in hostile environments.
The TM-140 showcased its capabilities by crossing thick snow layers, towing stranded equipment, and transporting cargo across frozen rivers. (Picture source: Rostec)
The expedition involved 15 specialized vehicles, which traveled across several coastal areas of the Chukchi Sea and the East Siberian Sea. The TM-140 showcased its capabilities by crossing thick snow layers, towing stranded equipment, and transporting cargo across frozen rivers—a particularly risky task given the instability of ice in such temperatures.
Built at Kurganmachzavod, the TM-140 is fully designed in Russia. It can carry up to four tons, overcome water obstacles, and tackle slopes of up to 35 degrees. This versatility makes it a key asset for military units, whether for support missions, logistics, or search and rescue operations in remote northern areas.
Test driver and expedition member Alexander Leontiev emphasized the TM-140’s reliability under these grueling conditions:
“Our route also covered the coastal zones of the Chukchi and East Siberian Seas, where crossing rivers in flood conditions over ice is particularly dangerous. The TM-140 excelled on virgin snow, helped free other immobilized vehicles, and transported equipment without difficulty—even when the temperature dropped below -45°C.”
The TM-140 has already proven its worth in other challenging situations, such as delivering aid to isolated villages during flooding or helping manage natural disasters. Its adaptability to extreme climates is equally valuable for specific military or security missions.
Beyond the TM-140, High Precision Systems produces a range of other specialized equipment, including the ANT-1000 mini-loader series, the “Shmel” humanitarian mine-clearing vehicle, firefighting robots, and more. These products reflect the company’s commitment to delivering high-performance solutions for defense and emergency response.
To learn more about the Safe Arctic 2025 expedition and the vehicles involved, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) is holding a photo exhibition on Nikitsky Boulevard in Moscow. It highlights the extreme conditions in which the TM-140 and other cutting-edge Russian equipment operate—further illustrating Russia’s continued commitment to maintaining robust capabilities in the Arctic and other demanding environments.