ZiS-151



The ZiS-151 (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. 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 4500 kg ZIS-150 based truck
 * Engine: ZIS-121; 92 hp/2600 rpm, 6-cyl, 5555 cc
 * Bore/Stroke: 101.6/114.3 mm
 * Length: 6930 mm, width: 2320 mm, height: 2310 mm
 * Wheelbase: 4225 mm, rear axis clearance: 260 mm
 * Front wheel track: 1590 mm
 * Rear track: 1720 mm
 * Turning radius on front outer wheel: 11.2 m
 * Compression ratio: 6.0
 * Clutch: dry twin plate
 * Gearbox: 5x2 speeds
 * Weight (without load): 5580 kg
 * Maximal speed (loaded, highway): 60 km/h
 * Tyres: 8,25x20 inches
 * Fuel tank capacity: 2x 150 L
 * Fuel consumption: 42 L/100 km