MAZ-537 Russian 8x8 Special Wheeled Chassis

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categories

"WEG"

"Logistics"

"Transportation"

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notes

"The MAZ- 537 is a 12-cylinder diesel engine-powered military truck artillery tractor, originally designed for loads up to 50 tons (using semitrailers such as the ChMZAP-9990 or ChMZAP-5247G, for example) with later versions providing a maximum load of 65 tons. It was manufactured by the Minsk Automobile Plant (from 1959 to 1965) and the Kurgan Wheel Tractor Plant from 1963 until halt of production in 1990."

dateOfIntroduction

1963

countryOfOrigin

"Russia (RUS)"

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images

"MAZ-537_(A).jpg"

"MAZ-537_(B).jpg"

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sections

name

"System"

properties

name	"Alternative Designation"
value	"MAZ- 537"

name	"Manufacturer"
value	"MAZ (1959-1965) KZKT (1963-1990)"

name	"Type"
value	"Special wheeled chassis"

name	"Family"
value	"MAZ-543"

name	"In Service"
value	"1962 -Present"

name	"Crew"
value	"1"
units	"ea"

name	"Cab Seating"
value	"3"
units	"ea"

name	"Chassis"
value	"MAZ-543 Special Wheeled Chassis"

name

"Dimensions"

properties

name	"Length"
value	"11.7"
units	"m"

name	"Width"
value	"3.07"
units	"m"

name	"Height"
value	"2.92"
units	"m"

name	"Curb Weight"
value	"21.6"
units	"metric tons"

name	"Maximum Load"
value	"15"
units	"tons"

name	"Ground Pressure"
value	"INA"

name	"Ground Clearance"
value	"500"
units	"mm"

name	"Wheel Size"
value	"18.00 X 24 in"

name

"Automotive"

properties

name	"Engine Name"
value	"D12A-525 38.9-liter Diesel"

name	"Engine Type"
value	"Diesel"

name	"Engine Power"
value	"525"
units	"hp"

name	"Cruising Range"
value	"650"
units	"km"

name	"Speed, Maximum Road"
value	"65"
units	"km/h"

name	"Speed, Average Cross"
value	"INA"

name	"Speed Maximum Swim"
value	"Not Amphibious"
units	"km/h"

name	"Configuration"
value	"8x8"

name	"Gradient"
value	"60"
units	"deg"

name	"Side Slope"
value	"40"
units	"deg"

name	"Vertical Step"
value	"0.6"
units	"m"

name	"Trench"
value	"2"
units	"m"

name	"Fording Depth"
value	"1.3"
units	"m"

name	"Fuel Capacity"
value	"840"
units	"liters"

name	"Number of Axles"
value	"4"
units	"ea"

name	"Number of Tires"
value	"8"
units	"ea"

name	"Towing Capability"
value	"25"
units	"metric tons"

name	"Trailer Payload"
value	"65"
units	"metric tons"

name	"Trailer Size"
value	"Semi-trailer. CHMZAP-9990 or CHMZAP-5247G"

name

"Communications"

properties

name	"Primary"
value	"INA"

name

"Protection"

properties

name	"Hull Armor"
value	"INA"

name	"Turret Armor"
value	"INA"

name	"Applique Armor"
value	"INA"

name	"Explosive Reactive Armor"
value	"No"

name	"Active Protection System"
value	"No"

name	"Mine Clearing"
value	"No"

name	"Self-Entrenching Blade"
value	"No"

name	"NBC Protection"
value	"Yes"

name	"Smoke Equipment"
value	"INA"

name	"Camouflage Nets"
value	"Yes, Standard"

variants

name	"MAZ-543P"
notes	"Baseline chassis with a payload capacity of 19 600 kg. It was used to carry the SS-12 Scaleboard medium range ballistic missile."

name	"MAZ-537D"
notes	"With external electrical (AC) generator."

name	"MAZ-537E"
notes	"Increased load handling to total semitrailer weight of up to 65 tons."

name	"MAZ-537A"
notes	"Additional flatbed compartment providing an on-board carrying capacity of 15 tons with a concurrent maximum total semitrailer load of 65 tons (only on hardened roads); total maximum length increased to 30m."

name	"MAZ-537K"
notes	"Specifically adapted for the installation of crane equipment"

type

"WEG"

version

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