GAZ-66
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Russia
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Four Wheel Drive
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all-road (off road) military truck produced by GAZ
GAZ
GAZ or Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod , translated as Gorky Automobile Plant , started in 1932 as NAZ, a cooperation between Ford and the Soviet Union. It is one of the largest companies in the Russian automotive industry....
. It was the main transport vehicle for motorized infantry of the Soviet Army
Soviet Army
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and is still employed in former Soviet Union
Soviet Union
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countries. It is nicknamed shishiga
Shishiga
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(шишига) shehsherik (шешерик) trueman (in Siberia
Siberia
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The GAZ-66 has gained legendary status in many countries around the world due to its reliability, simplicity and off-road capability. Thanks to standard features such as a front mounted winch, Central Tire Inflation System
Central Tire Inflation System
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(CTIS) and self locking differentials the GAZ-66 is extremely popular with armed forces all around the world as well as off-road enthusiasts. Production ceased in 1999, with the GAZ-3308 being produced instead.
Specifications
DesignCab-forward design, 2 seats cab + 21 passengers in back.
Payload: 4410 lb (2,000.3 kg) plus the same weight trailer
Suspension: Solid axles with leaf springs
Engine
Type- V8 gasoline (carburetor) OHV engine
Displacement- 4,254 cc (Bore 3.62", stroke 3.15")
Compression Ratio- 6.7:1
Output- 115 hp @ 3,200 rpm
Torque- 166 ft.lbf @ 2,300 rpm. 4x2 gears
Max. speed- 56-59 mph (speed governed)
Brakes
Type- Drums, with hydraulic control, single circuit, servo assisted
Stopping distance from 20 mph- 27'
Measurements
LxWxH- 18 in 7 in (5.66 m)x7 in 8 in (2.34 m)x8 in 0 in (2.44 m)(cab)/8 in 3 in (2.51 m)(tent)
Wheelbase- 10 foot
Track front/rear: 5 in 11 in (1.8 m)/5 in 9 in (1.75 m)
Curb weight: 7580 lb (3,438.2 kg)
Fuel tanks- 2 x 28 gal 2 x 105 lires
Fuel economy- 10 mpg (city) 12-15 mpg (highway)
Maneuverability
Turning circle- 62'
Approach angle- 41 deg.
Departure angle- 32 deg
Max. Ascent angle - 31 - 37 deg (fully loaded)
Ground clearance- 12.5"
Fording depth- 2'7.5"
Tyres
Size- 305R18
Pressure- Adjustable with central tyre inflation system from cab