AMilitary transport & logistics
GAZ-53
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Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | GAZ-53 | Mercedes-Benz SK |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GAZ[source] | Mercedes-Benz[source] |
| Also called | GAZ-52[source] | BeiBen Powerstar (China)[source] |
| Production | 1961–1993[source] | 1988–1998[source] |
| Assembly | Soviet Union / Russia: Gorky (Nizhny Novgorod)[source] | — |
Width
Single source2,379 mm (93.7 in)[source]
Height
Single source2,190–2,219 mm (86.2–87.4 in)[source]
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| Class |
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Truck[source] |
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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] | cabover truck[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] | 9.6 L OM401 LA V6 11.0 L OM441 V6 12.8 L OM402 LA V8 14.6 L OM442 V8 15.1 L OM442 V8 18.3 L OM423 LA V10[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] | 10,000–26,000 kg (22,000–57,300 lb)[source] |
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| Predecessor | GAZ-51[source] | Mercedes-Benz NG[source] |
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| Successor | GAZ-3307[source] | Mercedes-Benz Actros[source] |
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