Jiefang CA-30

The Jiefang CA-30 is a military truck used widely by the Chinese People's Liberation Army. It is a direct copy of the Russian ZIL-157 6x6 army truck, and looks mostly identical to it, except that it has square fenders rather than round fenders as on the ZIL-157.

History

Throughout the 1950's, the Soviet Army helped China to build up their heavy industries. As part of this plan, China established the First Automobile Works (FAW) in Changchun [ [http://www.sinodefence.com/army/transport/ca30.asp Sinodefence.com: Chinese Defence Today (Jiefang CA-10/30 utility truck)] ] . Soon after, in July 1956 they introduced the Jiefang CA-10 4x2 army truck, a copy of the ZIS-150. A couple of years later, they introduced the Jiefang CA-30 6x6 army truck. The CA-30, like the ZIL-157, had great cross-country capabilities; and was available in a variety of configurations, including: Cargo/transport, tractor-trailer, shelter, etc... Both the CA-30 and CA-10 were used extensively by the Chinese People's Liberation Army up until the 1990's, when they were largely phased out of service. Today, only a few of them remain in service.

Specifications

:Seating (cab): 1+2:Configuration: 6X6:Weight (empty): 12,015.19 lb/5,450 kg:Maximum Load: 9,920.8 lb/4,500 kg (on road), 5,511.56 lb/2,500 kg (cross-country):Length: 21.93 ft/6.684 m:Width: 7.595 ft/2.315 m:Height: 7.74 ft/2.36 m:Wheel Base: N/A:Track (front/rear): N/A:Ground Clearance: N/A:Top Speed (road): 40.39 mph/65 km/h

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