Ural-4320
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The Ural-4320 is a general purpose off-road 6x6 truck, produced at the Ural Automotive Plant in Miass, Russia for use in the Russian Army. Introduced in 1976, it is still in production today. The wheel arrangement for the Ural-4320 was designed for transportation of cargoes, people and towing trailers on all types of roads and terrain.
The Ural-4320 is a development of the Ural-375D. The Ural-4320 is also used for drilling for water, oil and gas using the 1BA15 and URB-3A3 drilling rigs, which are mounted on the Ural-4320 chassis. The Ural-4320 chassis has good ground clearance, so it is preferred in regions where roads are difficult to traverse (sand, big rocks, etc). The Ural-4320 is also reliable & easy to repair/maintain. It also serves as a launching platform for the BM-21 "Grad" rocket launcher. In civilian use; it is often used as a fire truck, garbage truck, logging truck. It is also available in a 4x4 version as the Ural-43206
[edit] Specifications
| Ural-4320 truck specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| YamZ-238M2 engine | YamZ-236M2 engine | |
| Cab design: | Forward-mounted engine | |
| Seating capacity (in cab): | 3 | 3 |
| GVWR: | 15,300 kg (33,750 lb) | 14,975 kg (33,000 lb) |
| Weight of load carried: | 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) | 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) |
| Suspension: | solid axles, leaf springs, rear wheels at balance-cart | |
| GVWR of towed trailer: | 11,500 kg (25,350 lb) | |
| Top speed: | 82 km/h (51 mph) | 75 km/h (47 mph) |
| Engine: liquid-cooled | V-8 diesel | V6 diesel |
| Power: | 240 PS (177 kW) | 180 PS (132 kW) |
| Transmission: | five-speed gearbox, two-speed distributor box with interaxle locked differential. |
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| Body: | metal, with tailgate, removable bows and a canopy, two foldable side and one removable middle benches. |
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| Seating capacity: | 27 | 27 |
| Tires: | with controlled air pressure OI-25 14.00-20 HC(PR)14 | |
Early versions of the Ural 4320 were fitted with the Kamaz 740 V8 diesel engine. ohv, displacement 10,857 cc (bore/stroke 4.72"), compression ratio 16:1. Power 210 PS (156 kW) @ 2,600 rpm. Torque 470 ft·lbf (637 N·m) @ 1,500 rpm.
