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GAZ-66
General Facts
- TYPE
Tactical truck - ORIGIN
USSR - NICKNAMES
- - DESIGNED
Early 1960's - DESIGNER
Gorky Auto Zavod - PRODUCTION
1964 - 1999 - PRODUCERS
Russia - GAZ
USSR - GAZ - QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS
Good mobility
Limited cost
Introduction
The GAZ-66 is a tactical truck of Soviet origin. It was developed in the early 1960's to replace the GAZ-67 and is a further development of the GAZ-62. The GAZ-66 was one of the most common light trucks in Soviet service and remains in widespread use today. It has been replaced in production by the GAZ-3308 Sadko.
Layout
The GAZ-66 is a further development of the GAZ-62 1.2 t light truck. It features a more powerful engine, stronger chassis and is larger in all dimensions. The engine is mounted under the steel two seat forward control cab. A wide variety of body types can be installed. Normally a flatbed with drop sides and tarpaulin cover is fitted.
Firepower
The GAZ-66 is unarmed. It is used to transport or tow various weapon systems, including the 120mm 2B11 mortar and 14.5mm ZPU and 23mm ZU-23 anti-aircraft guns.
Protection
The GAZ-66 is not armored and has no mine protection, NBC system or smoke grenade dischargers.
Mobility
The all wheel drive chassis and large wheels result in a good off road mobility. The maximum road speed is 90 km/h. A 123 hp diesel engine provides propulsion.
Users
The GAZ-66 was widely used by Soviet forces and exported to most of its allies. It remains in widespread use today, mainly in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
GAZ-66
The GAZ-66 is a 2 t light tactical truck on a 4x4 chassis. The baseline vehicle is fitted with a flatbed with tarpaulin cover. Variants include various command versions, deconamination vehicle, crane, water tanker, etc. Besides the difference in rear body a large variety of models was produced, including the fitting or lack of central tire pressure system, shielded electrical systems and winch.
- Specifications:
- GAZ-66
| Type | Tactical truck |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 + 1 in cab (driver, passenger) |
| Length | 5.92 m |
| Width | 2.53 m |
| Height | 2.49 m (cab roof), 2.52 m (tarpaulin) |
| Ground clearance | 0.32 m |
| Weight | 4.1 t empty, 6.8 t max load |
| Ground pressure | ? |
| Wheelbase | Wheeled chassis, 4x4, 3.3 m wheelbase, 1.8 m track, 12.00 x 18 tires |
| Turn radius | 9.5 m |
| Engine | GAZ-5441 V4 turbo diesel, 123 hp |
| Power ratio | 30.1 hp/t empty, 18.1 t max load |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual, 5 forward, 1 reverse |
| Speed | 90 km/h on road |
| Fuel | 210 L |
| Range | 1.400 km |
| Wall | ? |
| Trench | ? |
| Gradient | 67% gradient, 44% slope |
| Fording | 1.2 m |
| Armor | No |
| NBC equipment | No |
| Night vision | No |
|---|---|
| Smoke | No |
| Remarks | 3.3 x 2.1 m load area, 2.3 t max load, 2 t towed load |
| Armament | - |
| Weapon1 | - |
| Weapon2 | - |
| Weapon3 | - |
| Weapon4 | - |
| Weapon5 | - |
| Weapon6 | - |