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Soviet military light utility vehicle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The UAZ-469 is an off-road military light utility vehicle manufactured by UAZ since 1971. It was used by Soviet and other Warsaw Pact armed forces, as well as paramilitary units in Eastern Bloc countries. In the Soviet Union, it also saw widespread service in state organizations that needed a robust and durable off-road vehicle. Standard military versions included seating for seven personnel.[3]
| UAZ-469 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | UAZ |
| Also called | Baijah Taigah (Germany, 2003–2007) MWM Spartan (Czech Rep. 2020–present) UAZ-469 / UAZ-469B (1971–present) UAZ-3151 / UAZ-31512 (1985–2013)[1] UAZ Hunter (2003–present) UAZ Tigr (2005–2012) UAZ Tundra 469 (West Germany, 1971–1991)[2] |
| Production | 1971–present |
| Assembly | Ulyanovsk, Sowjetunion / Russia Bad Nauheim, Germany (2003–2007, Baijah Automotive) Camagüey, Cuba (2003–present, Empresa Reparadora José Smith Comas) Ganja, Azerbaijan (2005–present, Ganja Auto Plant) Hanoi, Vietnam (2003–present, Thanh Xuan Industry Automobile-Motorbike Co.) Kremenchuk, Ukraine (2004–present, KrAZ) Port Sudan, Sudan (2006–present) Štěnovice, Czech Republic (MW Motors, 2020–present) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door SUV[3] |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel drive[3] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed or 5-speed manual gearbox 2-speed transfer shift |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm (93.7 in) |
| Length | 4,025 mm (158.5 in) |
| Width | 1,785 mm (70.3 in) |
| Height | 2,050 mm (80.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,700 kg (3,747.9 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | GAZ-69 |
| Successor | UAZ Hunter UAZ Simbir |
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Developed from the GAZ-69, UAZ-471 and UAZ-460,[4] the UAZ-469 was introduced in 1971 to replace the GAZ-69. It is powered by the same 75 hp (55 kW) 2,445 cc (149.2 cu in) UMZ-452MI inline-four engine as the UAZ-452 and is able to run on gasoline with an octane rating as low as 72 (although 76 was preferred).[5] The UAZ-469 presented two great advantages: it was able to drive in virtually any terrain and it was very easy to repair. The vehicle was originally not available for purchase by the public, but many were sold as surplus to private owners.[3]
Modifications include a basic UAZ-469B with ground clearance of 220 mm (8.7 in), and a specialized military UAZ-469, with ground clearance increased to 300 mm (12 in). After slight modernisation in 1985, due to new industry designation standards, they were renamed: the UAZ-469 became the UAZ-3151, while the UAZ-469B became the UAZ-31512. Manufacture of the UAZ-31512 for the Russian Army continued until 2011,[6] while manufacture for the civilian market was discontinued due to new emission standards. However, the currently manufactured UAZ Hunter is an updated version of the old UAZ-469B.[3][7] The Hunter was originally sold in Germany and some Asian countries as the "UAZ Tigr" (Tiger), until General Motors complained that the name was too similar to the Opel Tigra, and in Germany, it was renamed "Baijah Taigah".[8]
The UAZ-469 was exported to eighty countries,[8] and between 1.65 to 2 million units of the vehicle and its variants were produced.[9][10]
UAZ-469B – a "civilian" version of the UAZ-469. In this version, the ground clearance is 220 mm and the drive axles use a single-stage main gear without the final drive.[11] The UAZ-469B was available with a contact or contactless (on later models) electronic ignition system. Its PTO shafts are slightly longer than the shafts of the UAZ-469 vehicle. The cabin is open and came with a detachable canvas roof; a hard-top roof made of metal or fiberglass could be purchased as an accessory. The 2.4-litre engine is paired with a four-speed transmission.
In Mexico, a special package called Vallarta Kit, named after the beach resort of Puerto Vallarta, was released featuring a winch, steering assembly and gearbox reinforcement, snorkel, suspension kit and LED headlights, among other extras.[12]
A police patrol car version was available, based on the UAZ-31512-UMM with an insulated five-door metal body and optional special equipment.[13] The UAZ-469B formed the basis of the TREKOL-39041 amphibious vehicle.[14]
The original version uses a 2.45-liter four-cylinder engine. From 2010 until 2013 it had a 2.7 L (2,693 cc) engine producing 112 hp (82 kW).[1]
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Afghanistan[21]
Albania[22]
Algeria[22]
Angola[22]
Armenia[23]
Azerbaijan[24]
Belarus[24]
Bulgaria[25]
Cambodia[26]
Cuba[26]
Georgia[24]
Ghana[27]
Hungary[28]
Iraq[28]
Kazakhstan[24]
Kyrgyzstan[24]
Laos[29]
Libya[30]
Moldova[24]
Mongolia[30]
Mozambique[30]
Nicaragua[30]
North Korea[31]
Poland[24]
Romania[24]
Russia[24]
Slovakia[32]
Syria[32]
Tajikistan[24]
Transnistria[33]
Turkmenistan[24]
Ukraine[34]
Uruguay[35]
Uzbekistan[24]
Vietnam[36]
Yemen[37]
Czech Republic[38] Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Egypt[39]
Greece: Briefly used during the 1990s, acquired from Germany.[citation needed]
Iran:[28] Bought in the 1970s and retired in the 1990s.[citation needed]
Israel: Used captured Syrian examples; retired from IDF service.[citation needed]
Mali[40]
Soviet Union: Passed on to successor states.
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