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KamAZ-6350

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Auto Car | KamAZ-6350 | The KamAZ-6350 heavy utility truck is a member of Mustang family. This family of military trucks also includes smaller  KamAZ-4350 (4x4) and KamAZ-5350. The 6350 model is one of the largest trucks in KamAZ range. It's development began in 1987. First prototypes were completed in the early 1990s, however this truck was officially accepted to service with the Russian Army only in 2002, as well as other trucks of the Mustang range. A low-rate production commenced in 2003.

The KamAZ-6305 is entirely conventional in design. It is a renewed version of the previous 8x8 heavy utility truck with increased payload capacity. This military truck has a payload capacity of 10. It can tow trailers or artillery pieces with a maximum weight of 12 000 kg. A wide variety of body types and shelters are available. Vehicle has fixtures for transportation of standard removable containers. A standard troop/cargo body has drop sides, drop tailgate and removable tarpaulin with bows.

A three-person cab with a sleeping berth is standard across the Mustang range. This cab can be fitted with add-on armor kit. It is also proposed with concealed built-in internal armor.

The Mustang range has a high degree of commonality. A number of components are interchangeable. Vehicle is powered by the KamAZ-740.50.360 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 360 hp. This engine is compliant with EURO II emission requirements. It has a full-time all-wheel drive. This military truck is fitted with a central tyre inflation system and recovery winch. Vehicle is fitted with engine pre-heater, which starts the engine when temperature is as low as -50°C.

There are numerous variants of the baseline model. The KamAZ-63501 has a payload capacity of 15 000 kg. Other variants include the KamAZ-6450 tractor truck and specialized artillery tractor. The KamAZ-6350 was used as a base for Pantsyr air defense system, Semser 122-mm truck-mounted howitzer, 9A52-4, Naiza and Lynx multiple launch rocket systems.

(www.military-today.com)

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