The UAZ-452 is a family of four wheel drive off-road vans and light trucks with body-on-frame construction and cab over engine design, built by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant (UAZ) since 1965.

UAZ or Ulyanovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (Russian: Ульяновский автомобильный завод, УАЗ, romanized: Ulyanovsky avtomobilny zavod, UAZ, lit. 'Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant') is an automobile manufacturer based in Ulyanovsk, Russia, which manufactures off-road vehicles, buses and trucks.

Dec 2, 2021 · But the oldest four-wheeled legacy product, clocking at 55 years and counting, is the UAZ-452. Aside from the Niva, the common thread among all these (AK-47, An-225, R-7, UAZ-452 & 469), beyond a penchant for hyphenated alphanumerics, is a close link to the military.

Feb 5, 2020 · Now, as Motor 1 discovered, UAZ came up with an even more impressive 452 variant called the SGR Combi Expedition. “Ready for everything” is how UAZ describes it, and being a six-seater van with a locking rear differential and plenty of factory upgrades, this UAZ Combi shouldn’t disappoint off-road.

UAZ-452 (УАЗ-452) (nicknamed Bukhanka (Loaf (of bread)), Tabletka (Pill) or Golovastik (Tadpole)) is a family of unique off-road vans produced at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. In March 2011 this car has upgraded on specific models: 39625, 3962 and 2206.

For the first time the UAZ 452 series car was designed by the designers of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant in 1965 as a modification of UAZ 451. The all-wheel drive version was equipped with a new GAZ-21 engine and four-speed gearbox.

Oct 8, 2024 · UAZ is actually a Soviet car manufacture that mainly produces off-road vehicles for the red army. Like the 469 which looks kinda similar to a Jeep and the 452 vans (nickname: Buhanka) which is probably based on the Ford forward control back in the day.

Jan 28, 2025 · The UAZ 452DG, known as the "Bukhanka" (Loaf) due to its distinct boxy design, is a three-axis marvel of Soviet engineering. Born in the USSR's industrial era, this versatile off-road vehicle was tailored for rugged terrains, making it a reliable companion for military, industrial, and utility purposes.

Jun 10, 2024 · In response, the Bukhanka - which roughly translates to Loaf in English - a Soviet Union-era van designed in 1965, has become Russia’s main battlefield resupply vehicle. Officially named the UAZ-452, it is so-called for its resemblance to a loaf of bread.

17 hours ago · On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian machine gunners from the 59th Separate Assault Brigade named after Yakiv Handziuk destroyed a Russian so-called "Bukhanka" (the UAZ-452 Truck) packed with enemy assault troops. A video of the enemy vehicle being gunned down has circulated on social media. Thanks to ...