GAZ-63

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GAZ-63
Overview
ManufacturerGAZ
Production1948–1968
Body and chassis
LayoutF4 layout
RelatedBTR-40
GAZ-51
Sungri 58
Powertrain
Engine3.5L GAZ-51 I6
Transmission4-speed gearbox
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,300 mm (129.9 in)
Length5,525 mm (217.5 in)
Width2,200 mm (86.6 in)
Height2,245 mm (88.4 in)
Curb weight3,200 kg (7,055 lb) (empty)
Chronology
PredecessorGAZ-51

The GAZ-63 is a Russian 4x4 2 ton truck produced from 1948 to 1968 at the Gorky Automobile Plant. It was a development of the earlier GAZ-51 truck and is very similar in appearance.

The GAZ-63 was in turn used as the basis for the BTR-40 armoured personnel carrier.

GAZ-63 PMG-19 firetruck in Lyubertsy

References

  • "GAZ-63". SovAvto. Archived from the original on 2008-10-21.
  • "GAZ-51". SovAvto. Archived from the original on 2008-10-21.
  • "Fan-Club GAZ-63". Fan-Club GAZ-63. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11.