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ZIS-151

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = ZIS-151

| image = ZIS151 V Pysma Museum.jpeg

| manufacturer = ZIS

| aka = ZIL-151 (1956–1958)

| production = 1948–1958{{citation | first = Evgeny | last = Kochnev | title = Автомобили Советской Армии 1946–1991 | trans-title = Soviet Army Vehicles 1946–1991 | location = Moscow | publisher = ЭКСМО [Eksmo] | date = 2011 | isbn = 978-5-699-46736-5 | page = }}

| assembly = Russia: Moscow

| predecessor = ZIS-6

| successor = ZIL-157

| class = Truck

| body_style =

| layout =front engine, 6×6

| platform =

| engine = 5.55 L ZIS-121, {{convert|92|hp|kW|abbr=on}}

| transmission = 5-speed manual with 2 range transfer case

| wheelbase = {{convert|3665 + 1120|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|5,540|kg|0|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|6.93|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|2.32|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|2.74|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}

| related = Jiefang CA-30

| designer =

}}

File:P-3 na ZiS 151 RB.jpg

File:BM-13-16 on a ZiS-151 chassis in a museum in Chisinau, Moldova 2.jpg multiple rocket launcher]]

The ZIS-151 ({{langx|ru|ЗИС-151}})G. B. Armand, S. I. Kuznetsov: Автомобиль ЗИС-151. Ministry for defence of the soviet union. Moscow 1955. (Original owners manual for the ZIS-151.) was a general-purpose truck produced by the Soviet car manufacturer Automotive Factory No. 2 Zavod imeni Stalina in 1948–1958. In 1956, the factory was renamed to Zavod imeni Likhacheva, and new trucks were called ZIL-151 ({{lang|ru|ЗИЛ-151}}).Каталог запасных частей автомобиля ЗИЛ-151. Mashgiz, Moscow 1957. (Original spare parts cataloge for the ZIL-151.)

The ZIS-151 was the first major Soviet military all-wheel-drive truck built following World War II, replacing the imported U.S. Studebaker US6 and the earlier Soviet ZIS-6. In early 1948, the cabs were made of wood, soon replaced with a steel cab. Tens of thousands were produced, including specialized versions for hauling different types of cargo. The Soviets also found the trucks an ideal platform for BM-13 Katyusha rocket launchers.

The most famous developments of ZIS-151 were the BTR-152 armored personnel carrier and the BAV 485 amphibious vehicle. Due to de-Stalinization the ZIS-151 was renamed in 1956 to ZIL-151.

In 1958, an improved model, the ZIL-157, was introduced and replaced the ZIS-151. It differed outwardly by its grille and having single rear tires, instead of the ZIL-151's dual tires.

In 1956, the Chinese began building the ZIS-151 under license as the Jiefang CA-30 at First Automobile Works, with slightly more power and angular front fenders. The improved single tire CA-30, introduced in 1958, remained in production until 1986.

Engine and driveline

The ZIS-151 engine, a Engine displacement L-head inline 6 cylinder gasoline engine developing {{convert|92|hp|kW|abbr=on|lk=on}} at 2600 rpm.

The transmission was a 5 speed with a direct 4th gear and overdrive 5th. The transfer case had high and low ranges, and selectively engaged the front axle. Both front and rear axles were a split type.

Chassis

The chassis was 6×6, with three live beam axles, adapted and strengthened for conditions in the USSR. It had a reinforced ladder frame with three live beam axles, the front on semi elliptical leaf springs, the rear tandem on quarter elliptical leaf springs with locating arms.

Wheelbase was {{convert|4225|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} to the center of the rear bogey and {{convert|4785|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} to the center of the rear axle.

ZIS-151’s tires have a larger cross section, {{convert|8.25|x|20|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} versus the US6’s {{convert|7.50|x|20|in|cm|0|abbr=on}}. Both had dual rear tires. The wider tires spread the load over a wider area. This allows the truck to be operated on softer surfaces.

The ZIL-157 has much wider {{convert|12.00|x|18|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} single rear tires. To further increase the footprint, a centralized inflation system allows the tire pressure to be reduced from the cab for soft surfaces, then re-inflated for road use.

The drive shafts were laid out like the US6, but as a mirror image, the front axle differential was offset to the left, while American trucks were offset to the right. Air brakes were used, on the ZIL-157 the air system also supplied the centralized inflation system.

Specifications

  • 6×6 {{convert|4500|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} ZIS-150 based truck
  • Engine: ZIS-121 6-cyl, {{Convert|92|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 2600 rpm, {{convert|5.555|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}}
  • Bore/stroke: {{convert|101.6|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} × {{convert|114.3|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}
  • Compression ratio: 6.0
  • Clutch: dry twin plate
  • Gearbox: 5×2 speeds
  • Length: {{convert|6.93|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
  • Width: {{convert|2.32|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
  • Height: {{convert|2.31|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
  • Wheelbase: {{convert|4225|mm|in|abbr=on}}, rear axis clearance: {{convert|260|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  • Front wheel track: {{convert|1590|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  • Rear track: {{convert|1720|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  • Turning radius on front outer wheel: {{convert|11.2|m|ftin}}
  • Weight (without load): {{convert|5580|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
  • Maximal speed (loaded, highway): {{convert|60|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
  • Tyres: {{convert|8.25|x|20|in|cm|0|abbr=on}}
  • Fuel tank capacity: 2× {{Convert|150|L|usgal impgal|1|abbr=on}}
  • Fuel consumption: {{convert|42|L/100 km|abbr=on}}

Variants

  • ZIS-151: Original production version. Produced 1947-1958.
  • ZIS-151D: As ZIS-151 except with shielded electrical equipment. Produced 1955-1958.
  • ZIS-151E: Export version of ZIS-151. Produced 1949-1958.
  • ZIS-151P: Cab-chassis version (for PMZM-3 fire truck). Produced 1951-1956.
  • ZIS-151U: Export version of ZIS-151 for tropical climates. Produced 1956-1958.
  • ZIS-121B: Tractor-trailer version. Produced 1954-1958.
  • ZIS-121D: As ZIS-121B, except powered by a ZIS-121D engine. Produced 1955-1958.
  • ZIS-151A (ZIS-121G): Prototype modernized version of ZIS-151. Produced in 1953; entered production as the ZIL-157.
  • ZIS-151B: Prototype version with single rear wheels and a new frame designed by NAMI. Produced in 1955.
  • ZIS-151G (ZIL-E157): Prototype for ZIL-157.
  • ZIS-151V (ZIL-157A): Prototype modernized version of the ZIS-151. Produced in 1955.
  • ZIS-121V: Prototype for BTR-152.
  • ZIS-153: Prototype halftrack version. Produced in 1952.
  • BTR-152: Armoured personnel carrier.
  • BAV 485: Amphibious military version.

Operators

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References

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External links

  • {{cite web|url=http://www.krasnayazvezda.com/terre/materiels/camions/zis151.php|title=ZIS-151 at Etoile Rouge (in French)|publisher= Clement Hourbe & Aymeric Lopez|date=2010|access-date=2014-10-28}}
  • {{cite web|url=http://www.krasnayazvezda.com/terre/materiels/camions/zil157.php|title=ZIL-157 at Etoile Rouge (in French)|publisher= Clement Hourbe & Aymeric Lopez|date=2010|access-date=2014-10-28}}

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Category:ZiL vehicles

Category:Trucks of the Soviet Union

Category:Military vehicles introduced from 1945 to 1949