Soviet Trucks

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KZKT-7428 Rusich










Entered service 1981
Configuration 8x8
Cab seating 1 + 5 men
Dimensions and weight
Weight 23.7 t
Towing load 70 t
Length 10.06 m
Width 2.88 m
Height 3.42 m
Mobility
Engine YaMZ-8401.10-14 diesel
Engine power 650 hp
Maximum road speed 65 km/h
Range 700 km
Maneuverability
Gradient ?
Side slope ?
Vertical step ?
Trench 1 m
Fording 1.1 m

The KZKT-7428 Rusich prime mover is designed to haul semi-trailers with heavy loads up to a maximum weight of 70 t, both on road and rugged terrain. It entered service with the Soviet Army in 1981 and replaced in production the previous MAZ-537. Currently the Rusich JSC (formerly Kurgan Plant of Wheeled Trucks) is the only Russian producer of heavy wheeled vehicles. The KZKT-7428 series vehicles are also commercially available and are used in oil and gas industry.

Cab of this tank transporter provides accommodation for 5 passengers. The rear seats can be transformed to sleeping benches for two men.

The Rusich prime mover is powered by the YaMZ-8401.10-14 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 650 hp. Engine is located behind the cab. The KZKT-7428 has considerable cross-country capability. Vehicle can operate in any climatic conditions in temperature ranges from -50 to +50°C.



Variants



KZKT-7428-011 baseline model;

KZKT-74281-011, additionally fitted with a 15 t capacity loading winch;

KZKT-7428-012, fitted with the D12A-525A diesel engine, developing 525 hp. The same powerlant is used on the MAZ-537 and MAZ-543 heavy utility trucks;

KZKT-7428-013, fitted with the Cummins KTTA19-C650 diesel, developing 650 hp;

KZKT-7428-014 pipeline hauler;

KZKT-74282 ballast tractor, intended to haul aircraft, oversized and heavy loads;

MTP-A4 repair and recovery vehicle, based on the KZKT-74281-012 chassis. It carries spares and is used to recover, tow and repair other damaged heavy wheeled vehicles.

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