Ural-4320
Encyclopedia
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.
The wheel arrangement for the Ural-4320 was designed for transporting cargo, people and trailers on all types of roads and terrain. It also serves as a launching platform for the BM-21 "Grad" rocket launcher.
The Ural-4320 is a diesel-powered development of the Ural-375D
. The Ural-4320 chassis has good ground clearance, so it is preferred in regions where roads are difficult to traverse due to sand or big rocks. In the proverbial Russian tradition, the Ural-4320 is reliable and easy to repair and maintain. It has civilian uses as a fire truck, a garbage truck, or a logging truck. It is also used for water, oil and gas drilling using the 1BA15 and URB-3A3 drilling rigs, which are mounted on the Ural-4320 chassis.
The Ural-43206 is a 4x4 version.
Early versions of the Ural 4320 were fitted with the Kamaz 740 V8 diesel engine.
ohv, displacement 10,857 cc (bore/stroke 4.72"), compression ratio 16:1. Power 210 PS at 2,600 rpm. Torque 470 lbft at 1,500 rpm.
Equipped with a cargo bed,
it can be used to transport troops weapons and other supplies.
It has two collapsible benches and a canvas top to protect from
the elements.
Off-road vehicle
An off-road vehicle is considered to be any type of vehicle which is capable of driving on and off paved or gravel surface. It is generally characterized by having large tires with deep, open treads, a flexible suspension, or even caterpillar tracks...
6x6 truck, produced at the Ural Automotive Plant
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 Miass
Miass
Miass is a city in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, located west of Chelyabinsk, on the eastern slope of the southern Urals, on the bank of the Miass River. Population: -History:...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
for use in the Russian army
Russian Ground Forces
The 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...
. Introduced in 1976, it is still in production today.
The wheel arrangement for the Ural-4320 was designed for transporting cargo, people and trailers on all types of roads and terrain. It also serves as a launching platform for the BM-21 "Grad" rocket launcher.
The Ural-4320 is a diesel-powered development of the Ural-375D
Ural-375D
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...
. The Ural-4320 chassis has good ground clearance, so it is preferred in regions where roads are difficult to traverse due to sand or big rocks. In the proverbial Russian tradition, the Ural-4320 is reliable and easy to repair and maintain. It has civilian uses as a fire truck, a garbage truck, or a logging truck. It is also used for water, oil and gas drilling using the 1BA15 and URB-3A3 drilling rigs, which are mounted on the Ural-4320 chassis.
The Ural-43206 is a 4x4 version.
Specifications
| Ural-4320 truck specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| YaMZ-238M2 engine | YaMZ-236M2 engine | |
| Cab design: | Forward-mounted engine | |
| Seating capacity (in cab): | 3 | 3 |
| GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating A gross vehicle weight rating is the maximum allowable total weight of a road vehicle or trailer when loaded - i.e., including the weight of the vehicle itself plus passengers, and cargo.... : |
15,300 kg (33,750 lb) | 14,975 kg (33,000 lb) |
| Weight of load carried: | 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) | 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) |
| Suspension: | solid axles, leaf springs, rear wheels at balance-cart | |
| GVWR of towed trailer: | 11,500 kg (25,350 lb) | |
| Top speed: | 82 km/h (51 mph) | 75 km/h (47 mph) |
| Engine: liquid-cooled | V-8 diesel | V6 diesel |
| Power: | 240 PS Horsepower Horsepower is the name of several units of measurement of power. The most common definitions equal between 735.5 and 750 watts.Horsepower was originally defined to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses in continuous operation. The unit was widely adopted to measure the... (177 kW) |
180 PS (132 kW) |
| Transmission: | five-speed gearbox, two-speed distributor box with interaxle locked differential. |
|
| Body: | metal, with tailgate, removable bows and a canopy, two foldable side and one removable middle benches. |
|
| Seating capacity Seating capacity Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats... : |
27 | 27 |
| Tires: | with controlled air pressure OI-25 14.00-20 HC(PR)14 | |
Early versions of the Ural 4320 were fitted with the Kamaz 740 V8 diesel engine.
ohv, displacement 10,857 cc (bore/stroke 4.72"), compression ratio 16:1. Power 210 PS at 2,600 rpm. Torque 470 lbft at 1,500 rpm.
Variants
Military- Standard cargo/troop transport
Equipped with a cargo bed,
it can be used to transport troops weapons and other supplies.
It has two collapsible benches and a canvas top to protect from
the elements.
See also
- 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-375DUral-375DThe 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-5323
- 9K51 Grad
- 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...