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Star 266
General Facts
- TYPE
Tactical truck - ORIGIN
Poland - NICKNAMES
Hibneryt (when fitted with ZU-23) - DESIGNED
Early 1960's - DESIGNER
Star - PRODUCTION
1973 - 2000 - PRODUCERS Poland - Star
- QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
About $ 50.000 in 1999 - CHARACTERISTICS
Good mobility
Rugged and reliable
Unarmored
Introduction
The Star 266 is a tactical truck of Polish origin. It was developed in the late 1970's to replace the older Star 660 truck. Since its introduction is has been the main workhorse of the Polish army. Production ceased in the year 2000 and the follow up model is the Star 1466.
Layout
The Star 266 is a much improved version of the Star 660. It has a more powerful engine, new cab and is able to carry more load. The Star 266 has a conventional layout. A forward control cab is installed and the engine is mounted underneath. A wide variety of body types can be installed. Normally a flatbed with drop sides and tarpaulin cover is fitted. It has been classified as a 3.5 t truck, but heavier loads can be carried when travelling over roads.
Firepower
The Star 266 is an unarmed vehicle. In Polish service it serves as a carrier and firing platform for the 23mm ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun. The crew and ammunition is carried on the vehicle as well. The Star 266 and ZU-23 combination is called the Hibneryt.
Protection
The Star 266 is not armored and has no mine protection, NBC system or smoke grenade disarchers.
Mobility
The Star 266 has a good mobility due to its all wheel drive and large tires. The maximum speed is 90 km/h. A 147 hp diesel engine provides propulsion.
Users
The primary user of the Star 266 is the Polish military. It has also been exported to several nations. The early production vehicles have aged and are in need of refitting or replacement. Late production models are expected to remain in use for more than a decade.
Star 266
The Star 266 is a 3.5 t truck based on a 6x6 chassis with good off road capability. A wide variety of body types is available and include flatbed, 5 t crane, excavator, disinfection, pontoon bridge, smoke generator, fuel carrier and various command posts.
- Specifications:
- Star 266
| Type | Tactical truck |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 + 1 in cab (driver, passenger) |
| Length | 6.68 m |
| Width | 2.5 m |
| Height | 2.69 m (cab roof) |
| Ground clearance | 0.33 m |
| Weight | 5.9 t empty, 10.9 max off road, 12.4 max on road |
| Ground pressure | ? |
| Wheelbase | Wheeled chassis, 6x6, 2.99 + 1.25 m wheelbase, 1.97 m track 12.00 x 20 tires |
| Turn radius | 8.5 m |
| Engine | Star 359M R6 V6 diesel, 147 hp at 2.100 rpm |
| Power ratio | 24.9 hp/t empty, 11.9 t max load |
|---|---|
| Transmission | ZF S5-45 manual, 5 forward, 1 reverse |
| Speed | 90 km/h on road |
| Fuel | 300 L |
| Range | 800 km |
| Wall | ? |
| Trench | ? |
| Gradient | 78% gradient, 56% slope |
| Fording | 1.8 m |
| Armor | No |
| NBC equipment | No |
| Night vision | No |
|---|---|
| Smoke | No |
| Remarks | 3.9 x 2.2 m load area, 4.0 t towed load |
| Armament | - |
| Weapon1 | - |
| Weapon2 | - |
| Weapon3 | - |
| Weapon4 | - |
| Weapon5 | - |
| Weapon6 | - |
Hibneryt
The Hibneryt is a Star 266 with a 23mm ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun in the back. The wheeled chassis is maintained and allows the ZU-23 to be used away from the truck. The 23mm ammunition and gun crew are carried on the same truck. The Hibneryt-KG is armed with the improved ZUR-23-2KG.