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MAZ-537
MAZ-535 is a Soviet/Russian army vehicle, an artillery truck designed and developed by MAZ, Minsk automobile plant, Belarus. Designed in the beginning of 1960s.
MAZ-535A was capable of towing an R-14 IRBM.
Specifications
wheel formula - 8x8
carrying capacity - 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)
max weight - 18,975 kg (41,833 lb)
trailer weight - 15,000 kg (33,069 lb)
velocity - 60 km/h (37 mph)
dimensions - 8,780 mm (345.7 in)x2,805 mm (110.4 in)x2,915 mm (114.8 in)
track width - 2,150 mm (84.6 in)
wheelbase - 5,750 mm (226.4 in)
engine - liquid-cooled diesel
power 375 hp (280 kW) (on 1650 rpms)
Manufacturer MAZ
Production 1958-
Assembly Minsk
Class Truck
Engine 38.8L D12A-375 48 valve V12 diesel, 375 hp
MAZ-535 is a Soviet/Russian army vehicle, an artillery truck designed and developed by MAZ, Minsk automobile plant, Belarus. Designed in the beginning of 1960s.
MAZ-535A was capable of towing an R-14 IRBM.
Specifications
wheel formula - 8x8
carrying capacity - 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)
max weight - 18,975 kg (41,833 lb)
trailer weight - 15,000 kg (33,069 lb)
velocity - 60 km/h (37 mph)
dimensions - 8,780 mm (345.7 in)x2,805 mm (110.4 in)x2,915 mm (114.8 in)
track width - 2,150 mm (84.6 in)
wheel base - 5,750 mm (226.4 in)
engine - liquid-cooled diesel
power - 375 hp (280 kW) (on 1650 rpms)
The R-14 Chusovaya (Russian: Чусовая) was a theatre ballistic missile developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The missile was gradually replaced by SS-20 missiles and by the mid 1980s most had been taken out of service. The last missiles was scrapped on August 9, 1989.
The design of the MAZ-537 series began during the early 1960s to produce a heavy load carrier and construction vehicle for use in remote areas. It is a further development of the MAZ-535 8x8 artillery tractor. Production of the MAZ-537 commenced in 1963 and it was first observed in 1964. Production of all variants was carried out at the Mink Motor Vehicle Plant. Most versions of the MAZ-537 are used as tank transporters. Despite it's age this heavy military vehicle is still in service with a number of countries, including Russia.
The MAZ-537 tank transporter can tow semi-trailers with medium and main battle tanks with a maximum weight of 50 000 kg both on roads and rugged terrain. It is still capable of towing any MBT currently in service with the Russian Army.
A forward control cab provides seating for driver and three passengers.
The MAZ-537 is powered by a standard tank engine, developing 525 hp. It is worth mentioning, that this engine had a short service life. Vehicle has a full-time all-wheel drive. There is a power assisted steering of front four wheels. Standard equipment includes an engine pre-heater, to assist starting in cold climate, and powerful cab heaters. A central tyre inflation system is fitted, to provide better traction over sand and soft ground.
From the MAZ-535/537 series the MAZ-543 evolved as a specialist carrier vehicle which was also used to carry numerous missile and rocket systems such as the SS-1 Scud series, the SS-12 Scaleboard and the SSC-3 coastal defense missile. In the early 80s the tank transporter version was succeeded by the KZKT-7428 Rusich.
Variants
MAZ-537A 15-tonne cargo/ballast tractor, which could tow loads with a maximum weight of 75 t on hard surface roads and up to 30 t on rugged terrain. This vehicle is fitted with a self-recovery winch. It entered production in 1964;
MAZ-537G it is the most widespread version. This tank transporter is fitted with additional loading winches and a self-recovery winch. It's production commenced in 1964;
MAZ-537D prime mover, fitted with auxiliary generator. It was intended to tow special semi-trailers with missiles. It's production commenced in 1964;
MAZ-537E designed to tow semi-trailers with active steering. Entered production in 1966;
MAZ-537K cargo truck, fitted with a small load-handling crane. A version carrying a turntable crane has been reported;
MAZ-537L ballast tractor, intended to tow airplanes with a maximum weight of 200 t;
MAZ-537M upgraded version, fitted with a YaMZ-240 diesel engine, developing 500 hp. This engine has a longer service life. Vehicle also had a number of other upgrades;
KET-T and MTP-A4 heavy recovery vehicles.
Entered service 1963
Configuration 8x8
Cab seating 1 + 3 men
Dimensions and weight
Weight (empty) 22 t
Towing load 50 t
Length 9.13 m
Width 2.88 m
Height 2.89 m
Mobility
Engine D12A-525 38.9-liter diesel
Engine power 525 hp
Maximum road speed 55 - 60 km/h
Range 650 km
Maneuverability
Gradient
Side slope
Vertical step
Trench
Fording 1.3 m
MAZ-537
MAZ-535 is a Soviet/Russian army vehicle, an artillery truck designed and developed by MAZ, Minsk automobile plant, Belarus. Designed in the beginning of 1960s.
MAZ-535A was capable of towing an R-14 IRBM.
Specifications
wheel formula - 8x8
carrying capacity - 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)
max weight - 18,975 kg (41,833 lb)
trailer weight - 15,000 kg (33,069 lb)
velocity - 60 km/h (37 mph)
dimensions - 8,780 mm (345.7 in)x2,805 mm (110.4 in)x2,915 mm (114.8 in)
track width - 2,150 mm (84.6 in)
wheelbase - 5,750 mm (226.4 in)
engine - liquid-cooled diesel
power 375 hp (280 kW) (on 1650 rpms)
Manufacturer MAZ
Production 1958-
Assembly Minsk
Class Truck
Engine 38.8L D12A-375 48 valve V12 diesel, 375 hp
MAZ-535 is a Soviet/Russian army vehicle, an artillery truck designed and developed by MAZ, Minsk automobile plant, Belarus. Designed in the beginning of 1960s.
MAZ-535A was capable of towing an R-14 IRBM.
Specifications
wheel formula - 8x8
carrying capacity - 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)
max weight - 18,975 kg (41,833 lb)
trailer weight - 15,000 kg (33,069 lb)
velocity - 60 km/h (37 mph)
dimensions - 8,780 mm (345.7 in)x2,805 mm (110.4 in)x2,915 mm (114.8 in)
track width - 2,150 mm (84.6 in)
wheel base - 5,750 mm (226.4 in)
engine - liquid-cooled diesel
power - 375 hp (280 kW) (on 1650 rpms)
The R-14 Chusovaya (Russian: Чусовая) was a theatre ballistic missile developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The missile was gradually replaced by SS-20 missiles and by the mid 1980s most had been taken out of service. The last missiles was scrapped on August 9, 1989.
The design of the MAZ-537 series began during the early 1960s to produce a heavy load carrier and construction vehicle for use in remote areas. It is a further development of the MAZ-535 8x8 artillery tractor. Production of the MAZ-537 commenced in 1963 and it was first observed in 1964. Production of all variants was carried out at the Mink Motor Vehicle Plant. Most versions of the MAZ-537 are used as tank transporters. Despite it's age this heavy military vehicle is still in service with a number of countries, including Russia.
The MAZ-537 tank transporter can tow semi-trailers with medium and main battle tanks with a maximum weight of 50 000 kg both on roads and rugged terrain. It is still capable of towing any MBT currently in service with the Russian Army.
A forward control cab provides seating for driver and three passengers.
The MAZ-537 is powered by a standard tank engine, developing 525 hp. It is worth mentioning, that this engine had a short service life. Vehicle has a full-time all-wheel drive. There is a power assisted steering of front four wheels. Standard equipment includes an engine pre-heater, to assist starting in cold climate, and powerful cab heaters. A central tyre inflation system is fitted, to provide better traction over sand and soft ground.
From the MAZ-535/537 series the MAZ-543 evolved as a specialist carrier vehicle which was also used to carry numerous missile and rocket systems such as the SS-1 Scud series, the SS-12 Scaleboard and the SSC-3 coastal defense missile. In the early 80s the tank transporter version was succeeded by the KZKT-7428 Rusich.
Variants
MAZ-537A 15-tonne cargo/ballast tractor, which could tow loads with a maximum weight of 75 t on hard surface roads and up to 30 t on rugged terrain. This vehicle is fitted with a self-recovery winch. It entered production in 1964;
MAZ-537G it is the most widespread version. This tank transporter is fitted with additional loading winches and a self-recovery winch. It's production commenced in 1964;
MAZ-537D prime mover, fitted with auxiliary generator. It was intended to tow special semi-trailers with missiles. It's production commenced in 1964;
MAZ-537E designed to tow semi-trailers with active steering. Entered production in 1966;
MAZ-537K cargo truck, fitted with a small load-handling crane. A version carrying a turntable crane has been reported;
MAZ-537L ballast tractor, intended to tow airplanes with a maximum weight of 200 t;
MAZ-537M upgraded version, fitted with a YaMZ-240 diesel engine, developing 500 hp. This engine has a longer service life. Vehicle also had a number of other upgrades;
KET-T and MTP-A4 heavy recovery vehicles.
Entered service 1963
Configuration 8x8
Cab seating 1 + 3 men
Dimensions and weight
Weight (empty) 22 t
Towing load 50 t
Length 9.13 m
Width 2.88 m
Height 2.89 m
Mobility
Engine D12A-525 38.9-liter diesel
Engine power 525 hp
Maximum road speed 55 - 60 km/h
Range 650 km
Maneuverability
Gradient
Side slope
Vertical step
Trench
Fording 1.3 m
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