ZiS-151

The ZiS-151 ( _ru. ЗиС-151) is a general-purpose truck, produced by the Soviet Union in 1947–65, at Automotive Factory No. 2 "Zavod imeni Stalina". In 1956, the factory was renamed "Zavod imeni Likhacheva", and new trucks were called ZiL-151 ( _ru. 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. 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 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 a single rear wheels, instead of the ZiL-151's dual wheels.

Specifications

*6x6 Auto kg|4500|0 ZIS-150 based truck
*Engine: ZIS-121; Convert|92|hp|kW|0|abbr=on/2600 rpm, 6-cyl, 5555 cc
*Bore/Stroke: 101.6/114.3 mm
*Length: Auto mm|6930|1, width: Auto mm|2320|1, height: Auto mm|2310|1
*Wheelbase: Auto mm|4225|1, rear axis clearance: Auto mm|260|1
*Front wheel track: Auto mm|1590|1
*Rear track: Auto mm|1720|1
*Turning radius on front outer wheel: convert|11.2|m|ft|1
*Compression ratio: 6.0
*Clutch: dry twin plate
*Gearbox: 5x2 speeds
*Weight (without load): Auto kg|5580|0
*Maximal speed (loaded, highway): Auto km/h|60|0
*Tyres: 8,25x20 inches
*Fuel tank capacity: 2x Convert|150|L|usgal impgal|1
*Fuel consumption: convert|42|L/100 km|abbr=on

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