Declassified rarities from USSR

[USSR]

Heavy-axle tractor MAZ-538 has been used mainly in the Royal Engineers.

MAZ-538 is equipped with 12 V-twin diesel engine D12A-375, are similar to those on a four tractor MAZ-535. To transfer torque from the engine to the wheels is a hydromechanical transmission, consisting of converter boxes, change gears, a two-stage transfer case with reverse and two major axles.

The design of the transfer case allows the machine to move both forward and backward with the same speed (45 mph).
Large-diameter wheels with wide-section tires of constant pressure with tread of "slash undivided spruce" that provides high provide high off-road throughput.

The machine was produced commercially on Kurgan plant of wheeled tractors. In the production process was modernized, in particular, has received a more powerful engine D12A-525 power 525 hp An improved version was designated KZKT-538D.

Various modifications of MAZ-538 served as the basis for creation of engineering machines FCT, FCT-2, TUC and TMK-2.

In the photo you can see the basic tractor and an experimental vehicle on the chassis of the tractor.

 

[USSR]

1969-1970. in the Soviet Union started to design a new generation anti-tank guns. The army had to take two guns: 85-mm and 125 mm, both of which were produced in two versions - self-propelled and towed.
125-mm ATG(anti-tank gun), it was decided to do based on 125-mm smooth bore tank gun D-81 , which was adopted by on arms for 05/20/1968 for T-64 tank.

85-mm ATG was to have the original ballistics, its unitary shots were not interchangeable with other domestic guns.

Towed version was called "Sting-B" ( "Жало-Б" sounds: Zalo-B), and self-propelled -" Sting-C".
85-mm ATG "Sting" was supposed have a high rate of fire: up to 20-25 rounds / min. The gun have a very powerful muzzle brake (efficiency of about 75-80%).
Carriage for "Sting-B" is made from light alloys: in the technical project of its weight should not exceed 600 kg. Is not hard to guess that when firing a gun is jumping. But worse was to ahead: A new gun was much worse than 125mm smoothbore gun. Naturally, the 85-mm TAP even with a high ballistics were not good for the fight against well-protected tanks such as "Ml" and "Challenger".

Therefore, work on the "Sting-B" and "Sting-C" have been stopped. A one prototype 85-mm self-propelled gun "Sting-C" (2S14) on the chassis of armored personnel carriers BTR-70 is currently in the backyard can see of the Museum of Armored Forces in Kubinka.

 

[USSR]

Ancestors LuAz 967.
Evolution vehicles for casualty evacuation).

In 1958 he was made the first prototype, called NAMI ( НАМИ) 049.
The body was made of fiberglass, Suspension - independent torsion bar, trailing arm. The front axle was connected permanently , rear axle is connected via the rear lockable inter-axle differential. Differential rear axle is also blocked. The distance between the bridges (the base) was 180 cm designs were applied wheel motors, which increases torque and increased ground clearance to 28 sm in the laden vehicle.
But running testing revealed a number of drawbacks: the glass-plastic body was not strong enough and the engine is too weak.

 

[USSR]

n 1961 he was released technical documentation and prototypes NAMI-NAMI-032M and 032C. The latter had the exterior panels made ​​of fiberglass, as well as NAMI-032G. Cars were also equipped with a motorcycle engine.

 

[USSR]

In about 1965 at ZAZ, continuing development design NAMI-032M, was founded the next prototype designated ZAZ 967.
Like its predecessor, the car was equipped with a motorcycle engine, but the designers are already "tied" to the installation of V-twin air-cooled engine, "NAMI-G.
A number of technical solutions in engine design (the rear oil cooler, high position timer, housing of aluminum-magnesium alloy, lightweight engine blocks) was dictated by the primary customer (ie the army). Also, this engine was used in the ZAZ-965.
After a series of design modifications was transferred for serial production at the Lutsk automobile plant.

The final version was called LuAZ-967. Its production started in the automobile plant in Lutsk in 1961.

 

[USSR]

More interesting LuAz 967 with support of the two (!) 82-mm mortars.

 

[USSR]

Another very interesting vehicle - NAMI-032SK. Experimental single-seater with a device for regulating the load on the wheel with air bag was created in 1966. Presumably was made of NAMI-032M (use its waterproof body) and is, in fact, prototype to testing ideas for of such a vehicle.

 

[USSR]

Was developed all-wheel drive tractor GAZ-66P capacity of 4 tons. This car is was actively tested 1962, but create but it was done only a few experienced trucks.

 

[USSR]

NAMI-0281
Create this fundamentally new flying car wheel formula 4x4 under the symbol NAMI-0281 began in 1985. Characteristic features of the machine: Located in the rear power unit, an independent hydro-pneumatic suspension of all wheels, tires with adjustable air pressure on the run, waterproof body. NAMI-0281 can float and move on wetlands. Because the passenger compartment is placed in the middle of the car, its axial load and trim afloat do not depend on the magnitude of the load. The development was the basis of an army vehicle GAZ-3937 Vodnik.

 

[USSR]

ZIL-157.
Experienced Floating 6x6 vehicle with an engine capacity of 145 hp was established in 1957. Movement afloat performed using water cannons. The engine and gearbox have been borrowed from the ZIS-110. An interesting feature of this design was the average bridge in the classic sense of the term, from which torque is transmitted to the front and rear wheels (bevel gear). Wheels equipped with pressure control system in the tires.
The design was considered unsuccessful due to lack of stability controllability on road through and on yielding snow.


to be continued ...

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

NAMI-0281
Create this fundamentally new flying car wheel formula 4x4 under the symbol NAMI-0281 began in 1985. Characteristic features of the machine: Located in the rear power unit, an independent hydro-pneumatic suspension of all wheels, tires with adjustable air pressure on the run, waterproof body. NAMI-0281 can float and move on wetlands. Because the passenger compartment is placed in the middle of the car, its axial load and trim afloat do not depend on the magnitude of the load. The development was the basis of an army vehicle GAZ-3937 Vodnik.

I like the Tri-Fold Windshiled arrangement and side-facing troop seating on this !

 

[USSR]

Experimental ZIL 132

 

[USSR]

I found a one pictures ZIL-E167. On it I wrote earlier.

 

[USSR]

Experienced multi-purpose army floating ZIL-132 (also found in the literature refer to "product A-132 or ZIL-A132") made ​​in August 1969.

 

[USSR]

Search and evacuate truck "PES-1", created by VA Grachev, SA Kuznetsov, VB Lavrent'ev, GI Khovanskii and other members of CSC
Was strict weight limits and dimensions for transportation by helicopter of MI-6 and AN-12. It has the highest off-road quality and excellent buoyancy. Big wheels, powerful motor, water cannon, crane jib 3,5 m, radio navigation equipment, sufficient capacity to float allows you to find and transport salable crew in the cockpit and landing vehicle for special cradle in the back, both on water and on land.

 

[USSR]

Body of this car was create as fiberglass pontoon with internal aluminum frame. Three axles for improved buoyancy and permeability, ditch width of 2 meters for him is not the limit. Airborne transmission and wheel gearing for high ground clearance. Rear driven wheels - excellent maneuverability, turning radius was only 9.8 m.

In 1967 was built the second sample, in 1968 this truck went on search and rescue units the Air Force. Total from 1966 to 1977, small series was produced 13 pieces of PES-1.

 

[USSR]

On amphibians ZIL-49061 ("Blue Bird" they were called later) installed engines ZIL-131 with manual transmission.
Use all wheel independent suspension, two propellers, front and rear wheels managed. Very unusual decision for inhibitory mechanisms: they are circular but not placed in the wheels - they are placed in the body of the vehicle..
Complex machine 490 have been successfully tested and produced commercially for many years.
These "Blue Bird" still serving in the Military Space Forces. Two vehicles were sent in Germany during big floods in summer 2002, where it is very effectively used to evacuate residents from flooded areas. In Europe, there was nothing like that has caused the Germans a sense of admiration and outright envy.

 

[USSR]

ZIL-4906 - car SAR complex 490, which includes a six-wheeled carrier, bearing capacity - 3.4 tons of crane - 4906 (May 1975), similar to passenger car on chassis 49061 to transport astronauts, medical personnel and appropriate allocation equipment (June 1975), portable small screw-terrain vehicle in 2906 (August 1975) after improvement - series 29061.

Video:

YouTube - Amphibious ZIL-49061

YouTube - Blue Bird complex

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[jamesfrom180]

Man to see the drive-trains on these vehicles makes my head spin. Its amazing how unafraid compared to American designs the USSR appeared to be. Now these are oddities and America actually produced some strange systems but the diversity of these is pretty cool.

Thanks for posting them up. I know how hard technical translations can be so keep up the good work.

 

[USSR]

Man to see the drive-trains on these vehicles makes my head spin. Its amazing how unafraid compared to American designs the USSR appeared to be. Now these are oddities and America actually produced some strange systems but the diversity of these is pretty cool.

Thanks for posting them up. I know how hard technical translations can be so keep up the good work.

There are still weird / interesting developments of our scientists and engineers ... I'll try to find them and show you.