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FAQ The Zil-157 is a General purpose military truck produced during the cold war era, between 1958 & 1966.
It was built by the Soviets in the ZiL - "Zavod imeni Likhachova" - factory in the former USSR.
| Produced | 1958-1966 |
| Length | 6.93 m |
| Width | 2.32 m |
| Height | 2.74 m |
| Weight | 5.54 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine and Mobility | |
|---|---|
| Engine | ZiL 157 104 hp (78 kw) |
| Suspension | Live beam axles on leaf springs |
| Max. speed | 40 km/h |
| Transmission | 5 speed x 2 range transfer case |
With its 6x6 wheeled drive system, this heavy duty truck was capable of transporting supplies and soldiers across the most demanding terrain.
Designed as a flatbed truck, it could be adapted to carry heavy military payloads, up to 16 soldiers or even surface-to-air missile systems.
The Zil-157 is a truly versatile, tough and efficient military truck, serving as the standard Soviet truck until it was replaced by the ZiL-131 in 1967.
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