GAZ-66 Russian 4x4 Light Utility Truck
GAZ-66
Light Utility Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
GAZ-66 Russian 4x4 Light Utility Truck
Designation
GAZ-66
Alternate Designation
GAZ-66
Equipment Type
Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer
GAZ
Date of Introduction
1964
Description
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) shehsherik (шешерик) 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 Tire Inflation System (CTIS), and self-locking differentials, the GAZ-66 is extremely popular worldwide with armed forces and off-road enthusiasts. Production ceased in 1999, with the GAZ-3308 being produced instead. Besides functioning as a general cargo carrier, the GAZ-66 is used as a prime mover for 120mm mortars. The DDA-66 variant is an NBC decontamination truck.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Engine
V-8, 4.23 liter, in line-4, turbocharged, water cooled, 4 stroke, petrol (115 hp)
Variants
GAZ-66-1 (1964-1968)
the first model with no centralized system for adjusting the air pressure in the tires.
GAZ-66A (1964-1968)
with a winch.
GAZ-34
a 6×6 prototype.
GAZ-66B (1966)
Paratrooper version with telescopic steering column, folding roof and folding windshield frame.
BM-21V "Grad-V" (Vozdushnodesantiy – 'airborne') (NATO designation M1975)
Developed for airborne troops in 1969. A GAZ-66B four-by-four truck chassis is fitted with a 12-round 122 mm rocket launcher. The vehicle is sturdy enough to be air-dropped. Parts of the vehicle such as the canvas cab roof can be taken off or folded down to reduce its size during transit. Like the BM-21, the BM-21V has stabilizing jacks on the rear of the vehicle for support when firing. The launch vehicle has the industrial index of 9P125.
GAZ-66D (1964-1968)
the chassis with a power take-off.
GAZ-66P
tractor (experimental).
GAZ-66E (1964-1968)
with shielded electrical equipment.
GAZ-66-01 (1968-1985)
the base model with a centralized control system for tire pressure.
GAZ-66-02 (1968-1985)
with a winch.
GAZ-66-03 (1964-1968)
with shielded electrical equipment.
GAZ-66-04 (1968-1985)
the chassis with shielded electrical equipment.
GAZ-66-05 (1968-1985)
with shielded electrical equipment and a winch.
GAZ-66-11 (1985-1996)
upgraded base model.
GAZ-66-12 (1985-1996)
with a winch.
GAZ-66-14 (1985-1996)
the chassis with shielded electrical equipment and a power take-off.
GAZ-66-15 (1985-1996)
with shielded electrical equipment and a winch.
GAZ-66-16 (1991-1993)
modernized version with ZMZ-513.10, reinforced tires (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 tires 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.
GAZ-66-51 (1968-1985)
INA
GAZ-66-52 (1968-1985)
with a winch.
GAZ-66-81 (1985-1995)
for countries with a temperate climate.
GAZ-66-91 (1985-1995)
for countries with a tropical climate.
AP-2
aid station, the main transport unit regimental aid station.
AS-66
ambulance, designed to evacuate the wounded.
DDA-2
disinfecting shower installation, is used in the military (sometimes civil) sanitary-epidemiological units.
GZSA-731, 983A, 947, 3713, 3714
Vans "Mail", "bread" and "Medicine".
MZ-66
Lube.
3902, 3903, 39021, 39031
mobile workshops to provide technical assistance to agricultural machinery.
2001, 2002, 3718, 3719, 3716, 3924, 39521
Mobile Crane.
NZAS-3964, Volgar-39461
Watch Buses.
GAZ-SAZ-3511
tipper for agricultural purposes on the GAZ-66-31 (build - Saransk).
GAZ-KAZ-3511
tipper for agricultural purposes on GAZ-66-31 (build - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan).
DDA-66
DDA-66 Chem Def decontamination vehicle, based on a GAZ-66. Although regarded as a chem def asset, it is widely used for other purposes, e.g. field laundry or, as here, to provide heat for a field sauna.
System
Alternative Designation
GAZ-66
Type
Light Utility Truck
Manufacturer
GAZ
Configuration
4x4
Crew
1 ea
Cab Seating
2 ea
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,000 kg
Maximum Towed Load Capacity
2,000 kg
Dimensions
Length
5.65 m
Width
2.34 m
Height
2.44 m
Cargo Area Length
3.33 m
Cargo Area Width
2.05 m
Wheelbase
3.3 m
Weight, Empty
3,440 kg
Ground Clearance, Front Axle
0.320 m
Ground Clearance, Rear Axle
0.320 m
Automotive
Engine Name
ZMZ-66
Engine Type
V-8, 4.23 litre, in line-4, turbocharged, water cooled, 4 stroke, petrol
Engine Power
115 hp at 3,200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
INA
Fuel Capacity
210 liters
Electrical System
12V
Steering
globoid worm with 3-collar roller and hydraulic booster
Suspension
ongitudinal semi-elliptic springs and hydraulic double-acting shock-absorbers
Steering
globoid worm with 3-collar roller and hydraulic booster
Brakes
drums, hydraulic, single circuit
Tires
12.00 R 18 Kl-115
Angle of Approach
42°
Angle of Departure
32°
Gradient
67%
Side Slope
44%
Fording
1.2 m
Amphibious
No
Turning Radius
9.45 m
Main Weapon System
Note
There are no crew-served weapons systems associated with the GAZ-66.
Protection
Hull Armor
The basic cargo/utility model has an all-steel cargo body with an optional canvas cover over bows mounted on a chassis frame that can be arranged to carry any number of body styles.
Applique Armor
INA
Mine Clearing
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Logistics
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Logistics
Filter Label
G
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.65 m
Width
2.34 m
Height
2.44 m
Weight
3440 kg
Operators (88)
Russia
United Kingdom
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