AMilitary transport & logistics
GAZ-53
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AMilitary transport & logistics
At a glance
GAZ-53larger figure on 0 of 3
SLT 50 Elefantlarger figure on 3 of 3
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]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | GAZ-53 | SLT 50 Elefant |
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| Manufacturer | GAZ[source] | Tadano Faun GmbH[source] |
| Also called | GAZ-52[source] | — |
| Production | 1961–1993[source] | 1971-1979[source] |
| Assembly | Soviet Union / Russia: Gorky (Nizhny Novgorod)[source] | — |
| Class | Truck[source] |
8.83 m[source]
Power output
Single source730hp[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Tank transporter[source] |
| Body style | 2-door standard cab 4-door double cab (fire engines only)[source] | COE[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] | Mercedes-Benz, Deutz[source] |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual[source] | ZF 4 speed[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] | 22.8 ton[source] |
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| Predecessor | GAZ-51[source] | — |
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| Successor | GAZ-3307[source] | — |
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| Type | — | Truck[source] |
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| Doors | — |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | — | 8x8, 8x6[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | West Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 12, row 2, cell 3; revision 1376486574; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
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| Reported operators | — |
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