GAZ-2975

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GAZ-2975
GAZ 2975 Tigr.JPG
GAZ-2975 "Tigr" at rehearsal of Moscow Victory Parade
Place of origin  Russia
Service history
In service 2001 - Present
Used by See Users
Production history
Manufacturer GAZ
Unit cost $60,000-65,000[1]
Produced 2005 – present
Specifications
Weight 5,500 Kilograms
Length 4.61 Meters
Width 2.2 Meters
Height 2 Meters
Main
armament		 varies
Engine GAZ-562 or Cummins В180 or Cummins В215
197-215 hp
Transmission 6 manual / 5 automatic
Suspension 4x4
Ground clearance 0.4 Meters
Speed 125—140 km/h (78-88 mph)

The GAZ-2975 "Tigr" (Tiger, Russian: ГАЗ-2975 «Тигр») is a Russian high-mobility multipurpose military vehicle, manufactured by Military Industrial Company LLC (GAZ Group division). It is the military version of the GAZ-2330 "Tigr". It is equipped with a powerful diesel, turbocharged, air-cooled engine and five-speed manual transmission. Independent torsion suspension, telescopic shock absorbers and regulated-pressure tires ensure exceptional cross-country ability, top speed of 90 km/h over rough terrain and up to 150 km/h on the road. The Tiger can ford water up to 1.3 meters deep. Its chassis can support various specialized bodies emphasizing armor, passenger capacity, cargo, etc.

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History [edit]

It was first shown as the IDEX exhibition in 2001.[2] Pilot production started in 2004 with 96 vehicles initially made in 2005 before the Russian Army officially adopted the GAZ-2975 into service.[1] The vehicle was then officially manufactured in 2007.[1]

During the Interpolitex-2010 exhibition, MIC presented the upgraded version of GAZ Tigr - the VPK-233114 Tigr-M with a new YaMZ-534 diesel engine, additional armour and NBC protection system.

In February 2013 it was announced that the new GAZ Tigr-M will enter in service with the Russian army during the first half of the 2013. Mass production and the export version have already been launched.[3]

Modification [edit]

GAZ-233034 SPM-1, Russian police
  • GAZ-29651 "Karatel" (Punisher) - lightweight, inexpensive version of GAZ-2975.
  • GAZ-233034 SPM-1 - Special police car, designed for use as a police vehicle in counter-terrorism operations. Has a third class ballistic protection in accordance with GOST R 50963-96 board and feed projections. In the frontal projection of the machine is protected by class 5 GOST.
  • GAZ-233114 Tigr-M - Improved protection against land mines and NBC threats.[4]

Users [edit]

  •  Armenia: Used by police forces and armed forces.[5]
  •  China: Co-production license with Beijing Yanjing Automobile since Russia refused to grant China a license to fully produce the Tigr.[6] Most Tigrs delivered to Chinese Public Security police in 2008-10 with 110 vehicles in service.[7] Most have been seen publicly in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and in the 2009 Xinjiang riots.[7][8] 5 Tigrs (Fully assembled) were delivered with five more in kit form for assembly while 100 were assembled in China.[7][9]
  •  Congo: Tigrs are in use by the Congolese police force.[10]
  •  Guinea: 3 Tigrs were known to be purchased for the Guinean Presidential Guard in 2011.[7]
  •  Mongolia: Used by police forces.[11]
  •  Nicaragua: Agreement signed in 2012 on supplying the "Tiger" armored vehicles to that country.[12]
  •  Russia: 200. Further purchases were discontinued.[13] However, 500 vehicles were placed into service by 2011 with 34 Tigr-Ms manufactured with 10 Tigr-M Mktk Rei PPs scheduled for delivery by 2012.[7] A Tigr-M prototype was commissioned by the Russian Army.[7]
  •  Uruguay: 3 Tigrs delivered to Uruguayan National Guard (Police) in April 2011 for $600,000.[7] They are equipped with bull bars, air conditioning, grilles for windows and a video surveillance system.[7]

Others [edit]

  •  Brazil: The Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State in September 2010 received a 4x4 armored GAZ-233036 TIGR model for testing until March 2011.[7]
  •  India: 2 Tigrs ordered for field tests in 2008.[7][14]

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Tigr GAZ-2330 light armoured vehicle personnel carrier". Army Recognition. Retrieved 2012-09-19. 
  2. ^ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/gaz-2975.htm
  3. ^ http://www.armyrecognition.com/february_2013_army_military_defense_industry_news/the_new_tigr-m_gaz-233114_multipurpose_4x4_armoured_will_enter_in_service_with_russian_army_1002134.html
  4. ^ Tigr-M GAZ-233114 will enter in service with Russian army - Armyrecognition.com, February 10, 2013
  5. ^ http://www.armeniadiaspora.com/news/6065-parade-made-baku-realize-military-solution-to-karabakh-issue-impossible-expert.html.
  6. ^ "Russia have successfully concluded a deal to supply China with armoured vehicle Tigr - Army Recognition". Armyrecognition.com. 2010-11-05. Retrieved 2012-03-17. 
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "TIGR (GAZ 2330)" (in French). Retrieved 2012-09-19. 
  8. ^ "La Chine sur le point d’acheter des 4x4 russes TIGR pour sécuriser les jeux olympiques" (in French). Retrieved 2012-09-19. 
  9. ^ "Confirmation de l’achat de 4x4 blindés russes TIGR par la Chine" (in French). Retrieved 2012-09-19. 
  10. ^ "Congo Police to Buy Russian Armored Cars". en.rian.ru. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2013-04-18. 
  11. ^ http://www.tsag.mn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6385&Itemid=718
  12. ^ "Russia to supply armored vehicles to Nicaragua" (in English). Retrieved 2012-10-04. 
  13. ^ http://warsonline.info/bronetechnika/vpk-s-2014-g-namerena-postavlyat-broneavtomobili-volk.html
  14. ^ "L’Inde commande deux 4x4 blindés russes TIGR pour essais" (in French). Retrieved 2012-09-19. 

See also [edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: GAZ-2975 Tigr
  • GAZ-2330 "Tigr" - civil original
    • GAZ-233034/GAZ-233036 - Special police armoured vehicles SPM-1 and SPM-2
  • VPK-3927 Volk - further development of GAZ Tigr concept
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