KrAZ-214

The KrAZ-214 is an off-road truck 6x6 for extreme operations.^[1] It was manufactured in the Soviet Union at the YaMZ plant from 1956-1959, after which production was moved to KrAZ. The model line was the successor to the YaG-10 trucks.

Technical characteristics

Engine: 6.97 L diesel 6 cyl.
Power: 205 PS /2000rpm
Torque: 765 Nm /1300rpm
Top speed: 55 mph

Variants

KrAZ-214 (КрАЗ-214): cargo truck.^[1] Produced 1959-1963.
KrAZ-214B (КрАЗ-214Б):^[2] Updated version of KrAZ-214 with improved suspension and a 24-volt electrical system. Produced 1963-1967.
E-305V (Э-305В) - military excavator on KrAZ-214 chassis^[3]

Operators

Current operators

Ukraine - One truck lost at the beginning of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.^[4]

Former operators

Soviet Union - Soviet Armed Forces

References

^ a b Н. Чистов. Модернизированный КрАЗ // "За рулём", № 10, октябрь 1961. стр.14
^ В. В. Таболин. Автомобили КрАЗ. Эффективность, надёжность, качество // журнал "Автомобильная промышленность", № 12, 1982. стр.14-16
^ Землеройные машины // Советская военная энциклопедия (в 8 тт.) / под ред. Н. В. Огаркова. том 3. М.: Воениздат, 1977. стр.447-448
^ Oryx. "Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine". Oryx. Retrieved 2024-08-18.