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AMilitary transport & logistics
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GAZ-53larger figure on 0 of 2
HTF5980larger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source6,395 mm (251.8 in)[source]
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Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | GAZ-53 | HTF5980 |
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| Crew | — | 1+5[source] |
| Manufacturer | GAZ[source] | Taian Special Vehicle Company[source] |
| Also called | GAZ-52[source] | — |
| Production | 1961–1993[source] | — |
| Assembly | Soviet Union / Russia: Gorky (Nizhny Novgorod)[source] | — |
| Class | Truck |
~21 metres (69 ft)[source]
with DF-41
Single source130-150 t (with DF-41)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source65 km/h (40 mph)[source]
Operational; Loaded
Single source800 km (497 mi) loaded[source]
Deutz turbocharged diesel
Single sourceDeutz turbocharged diesel 517 hp (386 kW)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Body style | 2-door standard cab 4-door double cab (fire engines only)[source] | — |
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| Layout | Front engine layout[source] | — |
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| Engine | 3.5L GAZ-51 I6 (1961-1964, after that only on GAZ-52 variant) 4.3L ZMZ-53 V8 (1964-1993)[source] | — |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual[source] | — |
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| Wheelbase | 3,700 mm (145.7 in)[source] | — |
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| Curb weight | 2,989–3,260 kg (6,590–7,187 lb)[source] | — |
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| Predecessor | GAZ-51[source] | — |
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| Successor | GAZ-3307[source] | — |
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| Type | — | 16x16 superheavy strategic truck/transporter erector launcher[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | China[source] |
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| Used by | — | PLA Rocket Force[source] |
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| Designer | — | Taian Special Vehicle Company[source] |
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| Payload capacity | — | rated at 80 tons[source] |
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| Suspension | — | 16x16 wheeled[source] |
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