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ZiL-131



Overview

ZiL-131

A Russian ZiL-131 tactical truck seen in the field in 2011.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin - © GNU Attribution - Share Alike license

Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Tactical truck
Entered service
1966
Status
In service
Development
Early 1960's
Developer
Soviet Union
Production
1966 - 2012
Producer
Soviet Union - ZiL
Russia - ZiL
Number produced
Produced in very large numbers
Notable users
Soviet Union

Variants

ZiL-131

Tactical truck version of the ZiL-131 truck. Also used as chassis for various specialist vehicles with KUNG box body, tanker truck and generator vehicles.

ZiL-131V

Tractor truck version of the ZiL-131 truck. This features a fifth wheel for trailers.

Details

Facts ZiL-131
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Tactical truck
Crew
1 + 2 in cabin
Dimensions
Weight
6.7 t empty
10.4 t with 3.5 t cargo
11.9 t full load
Length
7.04 m
Width
2.50 m
Height
2.48 to cabin roof
2.98 m over tarpaulin cover
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 6x6
Steering
Front axle
Tread
1.82 m
Wheelbase
3.35 + 1.25 m
Automotive
Engine model
ZiL-131
Engine type
V8 petrol engine
Power output
150 hp at 3.200 rpm
Torque
402 Nm at 2.000 rpm
Transmission
ZiL-130, manual
5 forward, 1 reverse
2-speed transfer case
Fuel
2x 170 L
Mobility
Speed
80 km/h on road
Range
850 km
Turn radius
20.2 m
Power to weight ratio
22.4 hp/t empty
14.4 t hp/t with 3.5 t cargo
12.6 hp/t with 5.0 t cargo
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.33 m
Wall
0.6 m
Trench
1.0 m
Gradient
58 %
Slope
40 %
Fording
1.4 m
Protection
Armor type
None, softskin vehicle
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Cargo capacity
Payload
3.5 t in the field
5.0 t on road
Towed load
4.5 t in the field
6.0 t on road

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