Ural-375D
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The Ural-375D is a general purpose 4.5 ton 6x6 truck, produced at the Ural Automotive Plant
in the Russian SFSR
since 1961. The ZIL-157
was the standard Soviet truck until it was replaced by the Ural-375D, which became the standard Soviet truck in 1979. The Ural-375D was soon replaced by the Ural-4320
.
The Soviets found the trucks an ideal platform for the BM-21 Grad rocket launcher. Other modes for the Ural-375D included troop carrier, supply carrier, etc.
Ural Automotive Plant
The Ural Automotive Plant is a major manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks in Russia. It was established in 1941, when the ZiS factory was evacuated from Moscow during the World War II, and is now part of the GAZ group.-External links:* on GAZ website...
in the Russian SFSR
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic , commonly referred to as Soviet Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or simply Russia, was the largest, most populous and economically developed republic in the former Soviet Union....
since 1961. The ZIL-157
ZIL-157
The ZIL-157 is a general purpose 2.5 ton 6x6 truck, produced in post-WW2 Soviet Russia.The ZIL-157 was the standard Soviet truck until it was replaced by the ZIL-131 and Ural-375D series whose became the standard Soviet army trucks alongside with GAZ-66. The People's Liberation Army also produced...
was the standard Soviet truck until it was replaced by the Ural-375D, which became the standard Soviet truck in 1979. The Ural-375D was soon replaced by the Ural-4320
Ural-4320
The Ural-4320 is a general purpose off-road 6x6 truck, produced at the Ural Automotive Plant in Miass, Russia for use in the Russian army. Introduced in 1976, it is still in production today....
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The Soviets found the trucks an ideal platform for the BM-21 Grad rocket launcher. Other modes for the Ural-375D included troop carrier, supply carrier, etc.
Varieties
The Ural-375D came in a variety of forms:- Ural-375 has an open cab roof that could be covered by a canvas - i.e.: a softtop cab rather than a hardtop.
- Ural-375A has a fully enclosed all-steel cab,was a chassis for wagon-style body, payload 12787 lb (5,800.1 kg), framework shortened to 13.2'
- Ural-375D Most produced 375.
- Ural-375S was a tractor-trailer truck with framework shortened to 5.3'.
- Ural-377-6x4 truck
- Ural-377S was a 6х4 tractor-trailer.
Specification
- The Ural-375D has the same equipment as the GAZ-66GAZ-66The GAZ-66 is a Russian 4x4 all-road military truck produced by GAZ. It was the main transport vehicle for motorized infantry of the Soviet Army and is still employed in former Soviet Union countries...
and ZIL-131. - Hood design, 3 seats cab.
- Payload: 9,920 lb (plus trailer: 22,050 lb)
- full weight: (off road - 11,020 lb),
- loading height: 4'7.9".
- Suspension: solid axles, leaf springs, rear wheels at balance-cart.
- Engine: 180 hp ZIL-375YA V8 gasoline(carburetorCarburetorA carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
) pushrod engine. - gearbox: 5x2 steps ,
- max. speed 47 mi/h.
- Brakes: drums, with pneumatic control.
- Stopping distance from 20 mi/h - 36'.
- Measures: LxWxH = 24 ft 1 inx8'10"x8'9.5", wheelbase 13'9.4". Track 6 in 7 in (2.01 m)
- Maneuverability: turning circle 69',
- Ground Clearance: 15.7", overcome ford: 4 in 11 in (1.5 m) Curb weight: 18520 lb (8,400.5 kg).
- Tires: 14-20", pressure 0.3-2 p.s.i. (controlled).
- Fuel tank: 79+16 gal. Fuel economy: 4.9 mpg (at 19-25 mph), 2.94 mpg (city cycle).
See also
- BM-21 Grad
- Ural-4320Ural-4320The Ural-4320 is a general purpose off-road 6x6 truck, produced at the Ural Automotive Plant in Miass, Russia for use in the Russian army. Introduced in 1976, it is still in production today....
- Ural Automotive PlantUral Automotive PlantThe Ural Automotive Plant is a major manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks in Russia. It was established in 1941, when the ZiS factory was evacuated from Moscow during the World War II, and is now part of the GAZ group.-External links:* on GAZ website...
- Ural-5323
- Russian Ground ForcesRussian Ground ForcesThe Russian Ground Forces are the land forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, formed from parts of the collapsing Soviet Army in 1992. The formation of these forces posed economic challenges after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and required reforms to professionalize the force...