KrAZ-214
| KrAZ-214 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Also called | YaAZ-214 (1956-1959) |
| Production | 1956–1967 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Body style | Truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 7.0L YaAZ-M206B I6 diesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | YaG-10 |
| Successor | KrAZ-255 |
The KrAZ-214 is an off-road truck 6x6 for extreme operations.[1] It was manufactured in the Soviet Union at the YaMZ plant from 1956-1959, after which production was moved to KrAZ. The model line was the successor to the YaG-10 trucks.
Technical characteristics
[edit]- Engine: 6.97 L diesel 6 cyl.
- Power: 205 PS /2000rpm
- Torque: 765 Nm /1300rpm
- Top speed: 55 mph
Variants
[edit]- KrAZ-214 (КрАЗ-214): cargo truck.[1] Produced 1959-1963.
- KrAZ-214B (КрАЗ-214Б):[2] Updated version of KrAZ-214 with improved suspension and a 24-volt electrical system. Produced 1963-1967.
- E-305V (Э-305В) - military excavator on KrAZ-214 chassis[3]
Operators
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Current operators
[edit]Ukraine - One truck lost at the beginning of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4]
Former operators
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Н. Чистов. Модернизированный КрАЗ // "За рулём", № 10, октябрь 1961. стр.14
- ^ В. В. Таболин. Автомобили КрАЗ. Эффективность, надёжность, качество // журнал "Автомобильная промышленность", № 12, 1982. стр.14-16
- ^ Землеройные машины // Советская военная энциклопедия (в 8 тт.) / под ред. Н. В. Огаркова. том 3. М.: Воениздат, 1977. стр.447-448
- ^ Oryx. "Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine". Oryx. Retrieved 2024-08-18.