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ZIL-157 Russian 6x6 General Purpose Truck

Zil-157

3.5 ton capacity troop/cargo carrier truck
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Basic Information
Name
ZIL-157 Russian 6x6 General Purpose Truck
Designation
Zil-157
Alternate Designation
Zil-157
Equipment Type
3.5 ton capacity troop/cargo carrier truck
Manufacturer
ZIL
Date of Introduction
1958
Description

The ZIL-157 is a general purpose ​2 1⁄2-ton 6x6 truck, produced post-World War II in the Soviet Union by ZiL. The ZIL-157 was the standard truck used by the army until it was replaced by the ZIL-131 and Ural-375 series that became the standard Soviet army trucks alongside the GAZ-66. The People's Liberation Army also operated the CA-30, a copy of the ZIL-157.

Ground Specifications
Crew 1
Engine 5.55 liter, 6-cylinder petrol engine (109 hp)
Active Protection None
Variants
ZIL-157 (ЗИЛ-157) - cargo truck, produced 1958 - 1961.
ZIL-157K cargo truck, produced 1962 - 1978.
ZIL-157KV tractor unit, produced 1962 - 1978.
ZIL-157KD 5-ton cargo truck, produced since 1978.
ZIL-157KDV tractor unit, produced since 1978.
ZIL-165 Prototype for ZIL-131. Produced in 1958.
KMM Soviet military bridgelayer on ZiL-157 chassis.
System
Alternative Designation Zil-157
Type 6x6 Cargo Truck
Manufacturer ZIL
Crew 1 ea
Passenger Capacity INA
Cargo Capacity INA
Dimensions
Length 6.93 m
Width 2.32 m
Height 2.74 m
Weight, Empty 5,540 kg
Automotive
Engine Name ZIL-157K
Engine Type 5.55 liter, 6-cylinder petrol engine
Engine Power 109 hp at 2,800 rpm
Transmission 5 speed X 2 range transfer case
Cruising Range INA
Speed, Maximum Road 40 km/h
Speed, Average Cross INA
Speed Maximum Swim Not Amphibious
Gradient INA
Side Slope INA
Vertical Step INA
Trench INA
Fording Depth INA
Protection
Armor INA
Applique Armor No
Active Protection System No
Mine Clearing No
NBC Protection INA
Smoke Equipment No
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Category Transportation
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Transportation
Filter Label
Z
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.93 m
Width
2.32 m
Height
2.74 m
Weight
5540 kg
Operators (5)
Russia
China
North Korea
Cambodia
Vietnam
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