The Russian GAZ-33097 4×4 Military Truck

GAZ (RTS:GAZA) or Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (Russia, Nizhny Novgorod), translated as Gorky Automobile Plant (Russian: ГАЗ or Го́рьковский автомоби́льный заво́д), started in 1929 as NAZ, a cooperation between Ford and the Soviet Union. In 1933, the factory’s name changed to Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod, or GAZ. It manufacturers cars and trucks, one of these is the GAZ-33097, which is a transport truck with a 2 tonne payload.

The Russian GAZ-33097 4×4 Military Truck

The Russian GAZ-33097 4×4 Military Truck is designed to provide cargo transportation in harsh terrain and adverse weather conditions. It is equipped with power steering, driving axles with cam-type self-blocking differential, and radial tires with a pressure regulation system. It is a development of the GAZ-66-40 truck.

The Russian GAZ-33097 4×4 Military Truck Specifications

power steering system
Wheel drive formula 4×4
GVW 6.2 tonne
Overall dimensions, (L x W x H), 6.1 x 2.3 x 2.5m
Wheelbase 3.7m
radial tires with the pressure regulation system
Engine type GAZ 5441 diesel
Gear box manual, synchronised, five forward speeds and one reverse
Cabin two seats, driver’s seat fully adjustable and suspended
Max speed, 85/90 km/h
Fuel consumption 16 liter/100 km, at constant speed of 60 km/h