|
Entered service |
1960s |
|
Configuration |
8 x 8 |
|
Cab seating |
1 + 3 men |
|
Dimensions and weight |
|
Weight (empty) |
22 t |
|
Maximum load |
15 t |
|
Towing load |
75 t |
|
Length |
9.13 m |
|
Width |
2.88 m |
|
Height |
2.89 m |
|
Mobility |
|
Engine |
D12A-525 38.9-liter diesel |
|
Engine power |
525 hp |
|
Maximum road speed |
60 km/h |
|
Range |
650 km |
|
Maneuverability |
|
Gradient |
? |
|
Side slope |
? |
|
Vertical step |
? |
|
Trench |
? |
|
Fording |
1 m |
|
The design
of the MAZ-537 series began during the early 1960s to produce a
heavy load carrier and construction vehicle for use in remote areas.
Production of all variants was carried out at the Mink Motor Vehicle
Plant. The MAZ-537A emerged as a 15-tonne truck with a central tyre
pressure regulation system and powered by a standard tank engine.
The 6 tone
MAZ-535 uses an engine de-rated to 375 hp. The MAZ-537K was fitted
with a load-handling crane and a version carrying a turntable crane
has been reported. Other vehicles in the MAZ-537 series are in use
as a tank transporters and the trucks may be used as heavy artillery
tractors. From the MAZ-535/537 series the
MAZ-543
evolved as a specialist carrier vehicle which was also used to carry
numerous missile and rocket systems such as the SS-1 Scud series,
the SS-12 Scaleboard and the SSC-3 coastal defense missile.
|
Video of the MAZ 537 heavy utility
truck |
|
|
Home
Aircraft
Helicopters
Tanks
Armored
Vehicles
Artillery
Trucks
Naval
Forces Firearms
|
Feedback
