ZiS-151
| ZiS-151 | |
|---|---|
 ZIS-151 in the Verkhnyaya Pyshma museaum, Sverdlovskaya Oblast, Russia | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | ZiS |
| Also called | ZiL-151 (1956-1958) |
| Production |
1947-1958  USSR |
| Assembly | Moscow, USSR |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.6L ZiS-121 I6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual + 2-speed transfer case |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 4,225 mm (166.3 in) |
| Length | 6,930 mm (272.8 in) |
| Width | 2,320 mm (91.3 in) |
| Height | 2,310 mm (90.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 5,580 kg (12,302 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | ZiS-6 |
| Successor | ZIL-157 |
The ZiS-151 (Russian: ЗиС-151) is a general-purpose truck, produced by the Soviet Union in 1947–58, at Automotive Factory No. 2 Zavod imeni Stalina. In 1956, the factory was renamed Zavod imeni Likhacheva, and new trucks were called ZiL-151 (ЗиЛ-151).
The ZiS-151 was the first major Soviet military all-wheel-drive truck built following World War II, replacing the U.S. Studebaker US6 and earlier ZiS-6. Externally, it resembles the International Harvester KB-7.[citation needed] In early 1948, the cabs were made of wood, soon replaced with a steel cab. Tens of thousands were produced, including specialized versions for hauling different types of cargo. The Soviets also found the trucks an ideal platform for BM-13 Katyusha rocket launchers.
The most famous developments of ZiS-151 were the BTR-152 armored personnel carrier and the BAV 485 amphibious vehicle.
In 1958 ZiL-151 model was replaced by the ZIL-157, differed outwardly by grille and having single rear wheels, instead of the ZiL-151's dual wheels.
Specifications
- 6x6 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) ZIS-150 based truck
- Engine: ZIS-121; 92 hp (69 kW)/2600 rpm, 6-cyl, 5555 cc
- Bore/Stroke: 101.6/114.3 mm
- Length: 6,930 mm (272.8 in), width: 2,320 mm (91.3 in), height: 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
- Wheelbase: 4,225 mm (166.3 in), rear axis clearance: 260 mm (10.2 in)
- Front wheel track: 1,590 mm (62.6 in)
- Rear track: 1,720 mm (67.7 in)
- Turning radius on front outer wheel: 11.2 metres (36.7 ft)
- Compression ratio: 6.0
- Clutch: dry twin plate
- Gearbox: 5x2 speeds
- Weight (without load): 5,580 kg (12,302 lb)
- Maximal speed (loaded, highway): 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Tyres: 8,25x20 inches
- Fuel tank capacity: 2x 150 litres (39.6 US gal; 33.0 imp gal)
- Fuel consumption: 42 L/100 km (6.7 mpg-imp; 5.6 mpg-US)
Variants
- ZiS-151: Original production version. Produced 1947-1958.
- ZiS-121: Tractor-trailer version.
- BAV 485: Amphibious military version.
- ZiS-153: Prototype halftrack version. Produced in 1952.
- ZiS-151G: Prototype for ZIL-157. Also called ZIL-E157.
- BTR-152: Armored version.
See also
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