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KrAZ-255



Overview

KrAZ-255

KrAZ-255 tactical truck on display.

Source: Johannes Maximilian - © GNU Attribution Share Alike license

Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Tactical truck
Entered service
1967
Status
In service
Development
1960's
Developer
Soviet Union - KrAZ
Production
1967 - 1993
Producer
Soviet Union - KrAZ
Ukraine - KrAZ
Number produced
Over 160.000, including specialist vehicles.

Description

Introduction

The KrAZ-255 is a tactical truck of Soviet origin. It was developed by KrAZ in the 1960's and replaced the earlier KrAZ-214 on the production line. The key improvements of the KrAZ-255 over its predecessor are its more capable YaMZ-238 engine and the notably large tires. With its 7.5 t load capacity the KrAZ-255 chassis proved suitable for various specialist engineer variants.

On the production line it was supplemented by the KrAZ-260, and later replaced by the KrAZ-6322. Since the design is rugged and reliable the KrAZ-255 remains in use today.

List of KrAZ-255 baseline models

KrAZ-255B
Baseline tactical truck model, produced since 1967. Features cargo area with tarpaulin cover.
KrAZ-255B1
Improved model, produced since 1979. The braking system is improved and a large number of small structural improvements were implemented in the design.
KrAZ-255V
Tractor truck model derived from KrAZ-255B.
KrAZ-255V1
Tractor truck model with similar improvements as the KrAZ-255B1. Produced since 1979.

Details

Facts KrAZ-255
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Tactical truck
Crew
1 + 1 in cab (driver, passenger)
Dimensions
Weight
11.9 t empty
20 t max load
Length
8.65 m
Width
2.75 m
Height
2.94 m cab roof
3.18 m tarpaulin
Cargo
Cargo capacity
7.5 t
Towed load
30 t on road
10 t offroad
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 6x6
Tread
2.16 m
Wheelbase
4.6 + 1.4 m
Automotive
Engine
YaMZ-238 V8 diesel
Power output
240 hp at 2.100 rpm
Transmission
Manual, 5 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
330 L
Mobility
Speed
71 km/h on road
Range
825 - 950 km on road
Turn radius
26 m
Power to weight ratio
20 hp/t empty
12 hp/t max load
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.36 m
Gradient
58 %
Fording
1 m
Protection
Armor type
None, softskin vehicle
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No

Variants

EOV-4421

Side view of EOV-4421 military bucket excavator based on KrAZ-255B chassis.

Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin - © GNU Attribution Share Alike license

Specialist vehicles based on KrAZ-255 chassis

TMM-3
Bridge laying vehicle.
PMP and PMP-M
Pontoon system.
EOV-4421
Military bucket excavator.
E-305BV
Military excavator.
KS-3572
Military field crane.
ATZ-8.5-255B
Fuel tanker.
PRV-9A
Height finding radar. PRV-9A was usually based on KrAZ-214, but some have been fitted on KrAZ-255B.
PRV-16B
Height finding radar. Used in conjunction with air defense systems. GRAU index is 1RL132. NATO reporting name is "Thin Skin B".
TZM
Transloader for TOS-1 Buratino.

Media

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KrAZ-260

The KrAZ-260 was developed to replace the KrAZ-255 on the production line, and in military service.

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