Country of origin |
Czechoslovakia |
Entered service |
1983 |
Configuration |
8x8 |
Cab seating |
1 + 3 / 5 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight (empty) |
15.1 t |
Maximum load |
15 t |
Length |
9.36 m |
Width |
2.5 m |
Height |
3.65 m |
Mobility |
Engine |
Tatra T930-50 19-liter diesel |
Engine power |
347 hp |
Maximum road speed |
80 km/h |
Range |
650 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
60% |
Side slope |
40% |
Vertical step |
0.5 m |
Trench |
2 m |
Fording |
1.4 m |
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The Tatra T815 heavy utility truck is a further development of the earlier
Tatra 813. Both are
named Kolos and are large and powerful load carriers produced in
both 6x6 and 8x8 versions. There are two versions of the 8x8,
one having a two-door cab, the other having four doors (with
internal space for at least one bunk). The 6x6 version has a
payload capacity of 8 000 kg.
The Tatra T815 follows the earlier version in using a frameless chassis with
the load-bearing section using main assembly unit cases
inter-connected by load bearing tubes. The forward control cab is
mounted on a through-frame to which all other forward components,
including the engine, are fitted. In its cargo form, the Tatra T815
is used to carry heavy loads across country in forward areas but the
vehicle is also used to carry heavy combat engineer equipment such
as floating bridge sections. It is also used as the basis of the
DANA
152 mm self-propelled
howitzer. There is also a Slovak
Tatrapan
armored personnel carrier, based on the 6x6 version of the Kolos.
The basic
cargo version is also used as an artillery tractor for calibers up
to 152 mm. Most versions carry a self-recovery winch and add-on
extras include snow ploughs and a dozer blade for clearing
obstacles. One special engineer version carries a large crane and a
dozer blade. A tyre pressure regulation system may be fitted. The
Tatra T815 has been exported and the 6x6 version is license-produced in India; the 8x8 version is used by the
Indian Army.
A 4x4
version was introduced in 1993. Newer improved models of the T815
were produced since 1998 and 2010.
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