Country of origin |
Belarus |
Entered service |
2000 |
Configuration |
8x8 |
Cab seating |
1 + 2 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight (empty) |
20.5 t |
Maximum load |
24 t |
Length |
12.7 m |
Width |
3
m |
Height |
3.29 m |
Mobility |
Engine |
YaMZ-846 diesel |
Engine power |
500 hp |
Maximum road speed |
70 km/h |
Range |
1 000 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
45% |
Side slope |
30% |
Vertical step |
~ 0.6 m |
Trench |
2 m |
Fording |
1.4 m |
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The
MZKT-7930 special wheeled chassis was developed in Belarus the early
1990s. Sometimes this vehicle is nicknamed the Astrolog (Astrologer). It was designed to replace the ageing
MAZ-543
special wheeled chassis. The first
prototype was completed in 1994. This special wheeled chassis was
mainly aimed at the Russian market, as Belarus had no requirement
for such vehicles. The
MZKT-7930 was adopted by the Russian Army in the early
2000. Currently this special wheeled chassis is produced in small
numbers. By 2016 a total of 1 000 these military vehicles were
produced and production still continues.
The MZKT-7930 8x8 wheeled
chassis has a payload capacity of up to 24 000 kg. It is mainly used to
mount various weapon systems. This heavy load carrier is primarily
designed for off-road applications.
A forward
control cab of the MZKT-7930
accommodates driver and two passengers. There is a roof hatch for
emergency exit. Add-on armor kit can be fitted for the cab. It
provides protection for the crew against small arms fire and
artillery shell splinters. This vehicle lacks any defensive armament.
The MZKT-7930 is powered
by a YaMZ-846 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 500 hp. It is
mated with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Vehicle has a full-time all-wheel drive and is fitted with a central tyre inflation system.
First two axles are steerable. The MZKT-7930 has a maximum road
speed of 70 km/h. It reduces to 40 km/h on field roads and 20 km/h
off-road.
This special
wheeled chassis can be airlifted by military transport aircraft,
however these have to be as large as
An-124
or An-22.
This high
mobility vehicle is used
as a chassis for the
Iskander short range ballistic missile system and
Bal costal defense missile
system, TMM-6 heavy mechanized bridge and other applications. It
also carries radar of the
S-400 missile
system.
Variants
MZKT-79306
is a proposed export version. A prototype was completed in 2000. It is fitted with a Deutz BF8M diesel
engine, developing 544 hp. Engine is mated to an Allison automatic
transmission. This vehicle has a payload capacity of 25 000 kg.
MZKT-7930-300 is an improved version, fitted with a Belarusian
6-speed automatic transmission. It was adopted by Belarus, as a
chassis for
Polonez artillery rocket system.
MZKT-7415 is
a prime mover with a shorter wheelbase. It was originally intended
to replace the MAZ-7410.
MZKT-79292
is a larger 10x10 version, that can carry 35 t of payload. Maximum
speed is limited to 45 km/h. This vehicle was designed to compete
with a Russian BAZ-69096 special wheeled chassis with 10x10
configuration, which is planned to be used as a transporter erector
launcher for a new Russian
S-500
long-range air defense and anti-ballistic missile system.
MZKT-7909 is
a newer 8x8 version. It is powered by a TMZ-84631.10 turbocharged
diesel engine, developing 525 hp. This vehicle has a payload
capacity of 22 700 kg and is fitted with a new cab. It is used to
carry a Turkish
Khan
short-range ballistic missiles.
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