The GAZ-66 is a Soviet and later Russian 4x4 all-road (off-road) military truck produced by GAZ. It was one of the main cargo vehicles for motorized infantry of the Soviet Army and is still employed in former Soviet Union countries. [1]

The GAZ-66 is a Soviet and later Russian 4x4 all-road (off-road) military truck produced by GAZ. It was one of the main cargo vehicles for motorized infantry of the Soviet Army and is...

The GAZ-66 was one of the most common light trucks in Soviet service and remains in widespread use today. It has been replaced in production by the GAZ-3308 Sadko.

Jan 24, 2025 · The GAZ-66 turned out to be a harmonious and versatile machine. The eight-cylinder engine provided a high power-to-weight ratio, self-locking differentials, coupled with ideal weight distribution and geometric cross-country ability, made it possible to storm the most insane obstacles, and the cabover layout provided excellent visibility.

A great deal of transport and special army trucks for multi-purpose applications were created based on the GAZ-66. A special modification of the truck was the GAZ-66B, a specifically designed vehicle for Airborne Troops.

The GAZ-66 is a Russian 4x4 all-road (off road) military truck produced by GAZ. It was the main transport vehicle for motorized infantry of the Soviet Army and is still employed in former Soviet Union countries. It is nicknamed shishiga (шишига) shehsherik (шешерик) trueman (in Siberia).

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Mar 1, 2019 · Rated at two metric tons (2,000 kilograms, or 2.2 tons), the GAZ-66 was compact and optimized for off-road use. At 5.65 meters (223 inches), it was shorter than a full size pickup truck with a regular cab and 8.0 foot bed, or a Buick Electra 225 and most pre-downsizing full …

Sep 24, 2019 · This 1983 GAZ-66 is a four-wheel-drive Soviet military truck which was reportedly used in Hungary before the seller’s father acquired it in 1989. The truck features a platform bed with stake sides and is finished in olive drab with a matching interior.

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