Soviet Trucks

[dragoon500ly]

Like any military, the Soviets fielded a variety of jeeps and trucks to support the "sexier" tanks/IFVs/APCs. Since an Army marches on its stomach...here is the unsexy side of the military!

The oldest (read Category III and Mobilization only units) is the UAZ-69. This first appeared in 1943 and is a light utility 4x4 vehicle, it has room for a driver and passenger and up to 600kg of cargo or it can tow up to 850kg. It is 4.025m long, 1.805m wide, 2.05m high and weighs in at 1,540kg. It has a max speed of 100 km/h and a road range of 460km. It uses gasoline (60L tank). It can be easily transported by air and can be air dropped.

The UAZ-469 appeared in 1952, it is a light 4x4 cargo vehicle. It has room for a driver and passenger and can carry 650kg internally or tow up to 800kg. It is 3.85m long, 1.85m wide, 2.03m high and weighs in at 1,525kg. It has a max speed of 90km/h and a road range of 540km. It is gasoline powered (48L tank). This is noramlly seen with a rag-top and hard doors.

[ArmySGT.]

Specifications

Engine
2,450 cc petrol, in-line 4-cylinder, water cooled, 75 hp (56 kW) at 4000 rpm, 166.7 N·m (123.0 lb·ft) at 2200 rpm
Fuel
76-octane petrol, tank capacity is 78 litres
Transmission
4-speed manual gearbox, 2-speed transfer shift, 4-wheel drive
Front axle
Live axle with leaf springs, drum brakes
Rear axle
Live axle with leaf springs, drum brakes

Dimensions and weights

Empty weight with fuel: 1,650 kg (3,638 lb)
Max. gross weight: 2,450 kg (5,401 lb)
External dimensions (length/width/height): 4,025 mm (158.5 in) x 1,785 mm (70.3 in) x 2,050 mm (80.7 in)
Wheelbase: 2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Tread front/rear: 1,453 mm (57.2 in)/1,453 mm (57.2 in)
Ground clearance: 220 mm (8.7 in)
Tyre size: 215 SR 15
Wheel size: 6Lx15

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UAZ-469


Specifications

Wheel arrangement 4 х 4

Seating accommodation 5 + 2

Length (soft top/hard top), mm 4025/4100

Width with/without mirrors, mm 2010 / 1730

Height, mm 2025

Wheel base, mm 2380

Front/rear track, mm 1465 / 1465

Road clearance, mm 210

Fording depth, mm 500

Curb weight, kg 1770

Gross vehicle weight, kg 2520

Load capacity, kg 750

Engine petrol, ZMZ-4091

Fuel petrol A-92

Volume, l 2,7

Maximum output, hp (kW) 112 (82,5) at 4150 rpm

Maximum torque, Nm 208 at 3000 rpm

Maximum speed, km/h 130

Fuel consumption at 90km/h, l/100 km 10,6

Fuel tank capacity, l 78

Gear box Manual, 4-stage

Transfer case 2-stage

Wheel drive Part-time AWD

Front brakes disc-type, ventilated

Rear brakes drum-type

Tires 225 / 75 R 16

Note:

Fuel consumption serves for defining vehicle technical status, but not as serviceability standard. The accurate fuel metering can be done only on carrying out special test in strict adherence to GOST 20306-90 when vehicle’s total mileage is 9000-10000 km

http://www.uaz.ru/eng/models/uaz-469/specifications/

SYSTEM
Alternative Designations: INA
Date of Introduction: 1973
Proliferation: Widespread
Description:
Troop Capacity: 2 in front, 5 in rear
Weight (mt):
Gross Vehicle Weight: 2.4
Curb: 1.6
Length Overall (m): 4
Height Overall (m): 2
Width Overall (m): 1.8
Payload on/off Highway (kg): 600
Number of Axles: 2
Ground Clearance (mm): 300
Turning Radius (m): 6.5
Wheels:
Size (in): 8.40x15
Central Tire Pressure Regulation System: No
Run Flat: No
AUTOMOTIVE
Engine: Inline 4, 70 hp, gasoline
Cooling: Water
Cruising Range (road) (km): 730
Speed (km/h): 100
Fuel Capacity (liters):
Left Tank: 39
Right Tank: 39
Towing Capability (kg):
Off Highway: 850
On Highway: 850
Gradient (loaded) (°): 60
Fording Depths (m): .58
Trench Crossing Width (mm): INA
CARGO SPACE
Height (mm): 400
Width (mm): 1,400
Length (mm): 1,000
Cargo Bed Area (m2): 1.6
VARIANTS
UAZ-469B: Export; lower off-road performance
Ambulance: 1 stretcher patient and 1 attendant

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/weg.pdf

[WallShadow]

What, no Studebaker trucks? Studebakers were beloved by the Russians due to Lend-Lease, and many became or were copied into becoming Katyushas. If you look really closely at many late 40's/early 50's utility vehicles, you can see the Yankee-made bloodline running close to the surface--the UAZ was a quick knock-off of the Willys Jeep, the BRDM-1 was a beefed-up clone of the GPA "SEEP" amphibious Jeep (unloved by the Allies, adored by the Soviets), many of the Deuce-and-a-Halfski trucks look like Studebakers, and the 4-wheeled M3 White Scout car, many of which made the Lend-Lease route, evolved into a 6-wheeled Soviet armored transport--BTR-152, Let's not forgetthe the Soviet Bear bomber was reverse-engineered from a B-29 that made a forced landing flying over Russian territory.

[antimedic]

Was it the Bear or Tu4 Bull that was reverse engineered from the B29?

[raketenjagdpanzer]

It was the TU4 although its lineage does extend to the Bear.

[ArmySGT.]

http://www.russianmilitarytrucks.com/phpBB3/index.php

[WallShadow]

Originally Posted by raketenjagdpanzer

It was the TU4 although its lineage does extend to the Bear.

Apologies, the Tu-4 Bull is the clone; the Bear is much further divergent in design.

[dragoon500ly]

Originally Posted by WallShadow

What, no Studebaker trucks? Studebakers were beloved by the Russians due to Lend-Lease, and many became or were copied into becoming Katyushas. If you look really closely at many late 40's/early 50's utility vehicles, you can see the Yankee-made bloodline running close to the surface--the UAZ was a quick knock-off of the Willys Jeep, the BRDM-1 was a beefed-up clone of the GPA "SEEP" amphibious Jeep (unloved by the Allies, adored by the Soviets), many of the Deuce-and-a-Halfski trucks look like Studebakers, and the 4-wheeled M3 White Scout car, many of which made the Lend-Lease route, evolved into a 6-wheeled Soviet armored transport--BTR-152, Let's not forgetthe the Soviet Bear bomber was reverse-engineered from a B-29 that made a forced landing flying over Russian territory.

The Studebaker-clones would be the GAZ-63. ZIL-151, Zil-131, Z-157 series, the Ural 375, KrAZ-214/255-series resemble 2.5-ton trucks ala the Vietnam War era.

source is the FM-100-2-3

[WallShadow]

Why innovate when the "technology donor" has done all the legwork and worked out the bugs?

[ArmySGT.]

MAZ-535A





MAZ-537



MAZ-535 is a Soviet/Russian army vehicle, an artillery truck designed and developed by MAZ, Minsk automobile plant, Belarus. Designed in the beginning of 1960s.

MAZ-535A was capable of towing an R-14 IRBM.
Specifications

wheel formula - 8x8
carrying capacity - 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)
max weight - 18,975 kg (41,833 lb)
trailer weight - 15,000 kg (33,069 lb)
velocity - 60 km/h (37 mph)
dimensions - 8,780 mm (345.7 in)x2,805 mm (110.4 in)x2,915 mm (114.8 in)
track width - 2,150 mm (84.6 in)
wheelbase - 5,750 mm (226.4 in)
engine - liquid-cooled diesel
power 375 hp (280 kW) (on 1650 rpms)

Manufacturer MAZ
Production 1958-?
Assembly Minsk
Class Truck
Engine 38.8L D12A-375 48 valve V12 diesel, 375 hp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAZ-535

MAZ-535 is a Soviet/Russian army vehicle, an artillery truck designed and developed by MAZ, Minsk automobile plant, Belarus. Designed in the beginning of 1960s.

MAZ-535A was capable of towing an R-14 IRBM.
Specifications

wheel formula - 8x8
carrying capacity - 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)
max weight - 18,975 kg (41,833 lb)
trailer weight - 15,000 kg (33,069 lb)
velocity - 60 km/h (37 mph)
dimensions - 8,780 mm (345.7 in)x2,805 mm (110.4 in)x2,915 mm (114.8 in)
track width - 2,150 mm (84.6 in)
wheel base - 5,750 mm (226.4 in)
engine - liquid-cooled diesel
power - 375 hp (280 kW) (on 1650 rpms)

The R-14 Chusovaya (Russian: Чусовая) was a theatre ballistic missile developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The missile was gradually replaced by SS-20 missiles and by the mid 1980s most had been taken out of service. The last missiles was scrapped on August 9, 1989.

http://www.tanknutdave.com/component...nt/article/419

The design of the MAZ-537 series began during the early 1960s to produce a heavy load carrier and construction vehicle for use in remote areas. It is a further development of the MAZ-535 8x8 artillery tractor. Production of the MAZ-537 commenced in 1963 and it was first observed in 1964. Production of all variants was carried out at the Mink Motor Vehicle Plant. Most versions of the MAZ-537 are used as tank transporters. Despite it's age this heavy military vehicle is still in service with a number of countries, including Russia.

The MAZ-537 tank transporter can tow semi-trailers with medium and main battle tanks with a maximum weight of 50 000 kg both on roads and rugged terrain. It is still capable of towing any MBT currently in service with the Russian Army.

A forward control cab provides seating for driver and three passengers.

The MAZ-537 is powered by a standard tank engine, developing 525 hp. It is worth mentioning, that this engine had a short service life. Vehicle has a full-time all-wheel drive. There is a power assisted steering of front four wheels. Standard equipment includes an engine pre-heater, to assist starting in cold climate, and powerful cab heaters. A central tyre inflation system is fitted, to provide better traction over sand and soft ground.

From the MAZ-535/537 series the MAZ-543 evolved as a specialist carrier vehicle which was also used to carry numerous missile and rocket systems such as the SS-1 Scud series, the SS-12 Scaleboard and the SSC-3 coastal defense missile. In the early 80s the tank transporter version was succeeded by the KZKT-7428 Rusich.



Variants



MAZ-537A 15-tonne cargo/ballast tractor, which could tow loads with a maximum weight of 75 t on hard surface roads and up to 30 t on rugged terrain. This vehicle is fitted with a self-recovery winch. It entered production in 1964;

MAZ-537G it is the most widespread version. This tank transporter is fitted with additional loading winches and a self-recovery winch. It's production commenced in 1964;

MAZ-537D prime mover, fitted with auxiliary generator. It was intended to tow special semi-trailers with missiles. It's production commenced in 1964;

MAZ-537E designed to tow semi-trailers with active steering. Entered production in 1966;

MAZ-537K cargo truck, fitted with a small load-handling crane. A version carrying a turntable crane has been reported;

MAZ-537L ballast tractor, intended to tow airplanes with a maximum weight of 200 t;

MAZ-537M upgraded version, fitted with a YaMZ-240 diesel engine, developing 500 hp. This engine has a longer service life. Vehicle also had a number of other upgrades;

KET-T and MTP-A4 heavy recovery vehicles.

Entered service 1963
Configuration 8x8
Cab seating 1 + 3 men
Dimensions and weight
Weight (empty) 22 t
Towing load 50 t
Length 9.13 m
Width 2.88 m
Height 2.89 m
Mobility
Engine D12A-525 38.9-liter diesel
Engine power 525 hp
Maximum road speed 55 - 60 km/h
Range 650 km
Maneuverability
Gradient ?
Side slope ?
Vertical step ?
Trench ?
Fording 1.3 m

http://www.military-today.com/trucks/maz_537.htm