GAZ-66 4x4 Off-Road Military Truck, Imperial War Museum, Duxford.

The GAZ-66 is a Soviet and later Russian 4x4 All-Road (Off-Road) Military Truck produced by GAZ, it was one of the main Cargo Vehicles for Motorized Infantry of the Soviet Army and is still employed in former Soviet Union countries. It is nicknamed ''Shishiga'' (''шишига'') ''Shisharik'' (''шишарик'') / ''Shehsherik'' (''шешерик'') and ''Trueman'' in Siberia.

 

Almost one million vehicles of this type were built for both Military and Civil use, 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 Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) and Self-Locking Differentials, the GAZ-66 is extremely popular worldwide with Armed Forces and off-road enthusiasts. Their production ceased in 1999, with the GAZ-3308 being produced instead.

 

 

Military versions:-

 

▪︎GAZ-66-15 (1985-1996) - with shielded electrical equipment and a Winch

 

▪︎GAZ-66-16 (1991-1993) - modernized version with ZMZ-513.10, reinforced tyres (wheels - lean) completed the brakes, the platform without intruding wheel niches (also installed on GAZ-66-11 and GAZ-66-40 ) load capacity 2.3 tons

 

▪︎GAZ-66-21 (1993-1995) - the national-economic modification with the dual tyres and rear axle wooden platform GAZ-53, load capacity 3.5 tons

 

▪︎GAZ-66-31 - chassis for trucks

 

▪︎GAZ-66-41 (1992-1995) - a naturally aspirated GAZ-544 diesel engine

 

▪︎GAZ-66-40 (1995-1999) - with a GAZ-5441 turbodiesel

 

▪︎GAZ-66-92 (1987-1995) - for use in the far north

 

▪︎GAZ-66-96 - chassis for shift buses.

 

 

Specifications:-

 

▪︎Manufacturer: GAZ

▪︎Production: 1964 to 1998

▪︎Class: Truck

▪︎Layout: F4 Layout

▪︎Transmission: 4-speed Manual

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 9.9in

▪︎Length: 19ft 0.9in

▪︎Width: 7ft 7.4in

▪︎Height: 8ft 3.2in

▪︎Curb Weight: 7,584lb

▪︎Predecessor: GAZ-63

▪︎Successor: GAZ-3308

▪︎Cab: Forward Design 2-Seat Cab + 21 Personnel

▪︎Payload: 4,40lb plus the same weight trailer

▪︎Suspension: Solid axles with leaf springs

▪︎Powerplant: ZMZ-66-06 V8 petrol (carburetor) OHV engine (heavy duty version of the ZMZ-53

▪︎Output: 120hp @ 3,200rpm

▪︎Maximum Speed: 56mph (speed governed)

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with hydraulic control, single circuit, servo assisted

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 23 Imperial gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 9 mpg

▪︎Turning Circle: 31ft

▪︎Approach Angle: 41°

▪︎Departure Angle: 32°

▪︎Maximum Ascent Angle: 31° to 37° (fully loaded)

▪︎Ground clearance: 12in

▪︎Fording Depth: 39in

▪︎Tyre Size: 12 to 18in

▪︎Pressure: Adjustable with central tyre inflation system from cab.

 

 

Sourced from en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAZ-66

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