GAZ-59038
Russia · Truck · built by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant (GAZ group)
| Manufacturer | Arzamas Machine-Building Plant (GAZ group) |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia |
| Type | Truck |
| Status | Production |
| Use | Civilian |
| Propulsion | |
| Land drive | 8x8 |
| In water | Waterjet |
| Engine | KAMAZ-7403 diesel, 260 hp |
| Power | 260 hp |
| Dimensions & performance | |
| Length | 9.1 m |
| Width | 2.9 m |
| Weight | 14,000 kg |
| Speed on land | 80 km/h |
| Speed on water | 9 km/h |
| Seats | 2 |
The GAZ-59038 is an amphibious hydraulic aerial-lift vehicle built by the Arzamas Machine-Building Plant on the eight-wheeled chassis of the GAZ-59037, which is derived from the BTR-80. It was designed for maintaining power transmission lines and other work at height in roadless country where lakes, rivers and reservoirs have to be crossed.
Design
It has a watertight hull with bilge pumps, independent suspension on all eight driven wheels, adjustable tyre pressures, a self-recovery winch, a waterjet with steering for use afloat, and an insulated two-seat cab. The hydraulic lift reaches 18 m, with 6.8 m of outreach and 360-degree rotation, and carries a two-person cage with a 250 kg load. In travelling order the vehicle measures 9.1 x 2.9 x 3.8 m and weighs about 14 tonnes. A 260 hp KAMAZ-7403 diesel gives 80 km/h on roads and 9 km/h in water.
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