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UAZ-469
The UAZ-469, later sold as the UAZ-3151 and UAZ Hunter, is an off-road military light utility vehicle manufactured by UAZ since 1971. It was used by Soviet and other Warsaw Pact armed forces, as well as paramilitary units in Eastern Bloc countries. In the Soviet Union, it also saw widespread service in state organizations that needed a robust and durable off-road vehicle. Standard military versions included seating for seven personnel.
In 1956, the Soviet Army ordered UAZ to design a successor for an outdated GAZ-69. At first the vehicle supposed to be amphibious and have a rear engine layout but later the order was simplified, and the car received a chassis of UAZ-450. The first prototypes were called UAZ-460 and had 400 mm of clearance, the model was proven to be prone to rollovers. Later the V4-powered unibody UAZ-471 was made, but its serial production required the plant reconstruction, so it was cancelled.
In 1961 the first UAZ-469 was made, it lowered to 300 mm of clearance and was powered by the same 75 hp (55 kW) 2,445 cc (149.2 cu in) UMZ-452MI inline-four engine as the UAZ-452 and is able to run on gasoline with an octane rating as low as 72 (although 76 was preferred). This engine was used in a variety of Soviet vehicles, including the GAZ-21 Volga passenger car. The UAZ-469 presented two great advantages: it was able to drive in virtually any terrain and it was very easy to repair.
Due to Soviet Union building expensive VAZ and KamAZ factories at the same time, UAZ-469 production was delayed and only began in 1971. At first, only a military version with ground clearance of 300 mm (12 in) entered the production, civilian UAZ-469B with clearance decreased to 220 mm (8.7 in) was introduced in 1973. The cars were mostly purchased by army and state agencies, but many were sold as surplus to private owners.
In 1974 three stock UAZ-469B became the first cars to ever conquer Mount Elbrus. The cars took 38 minutes to go 4200 m above sea level. The expedition was curated by the engineer of Nalchik High Mountain Geophysical Institute Aleksei Berberashvili, who previously drove 5600km up the Elbrus on a custom-made bike, becoming the first ever biker to conquer the mountain. Aside from expedition the cars that day were assisting in a rescue mission, bringing the emergency equipment to the people stuck on Elbrus. According to drivers, the engine power got shortened by approximately 40% but none of the cars broke down.
In 1980 the manufacturing of the hardtop version for Soviet Border Troops had begun, it received the name UAZ-31515 Burevestnik.
In 1985, due to new industry designation standards, modifications were renamed: the UAZ-469 became the UAZ-3151, while the UAZ-469B became the UAZ-31512. Newer models received a singular windshield with automated wipers, new lights, dual-circuit brake system, better heating and a modernized drivetrain.
In 1993 a civilian hardtop model UAZ-31514 entered the production, in 1997 its more powerful version, UAZ-31519, was introduced. In 1996 UAZ has made a stretched wheelbase model called Gusar, in 1999 its wider version called Bars was introduced, long wheelbase models were assembled in small batches. Also in 1996, UAZ introduced the UAZ-2315 pickup based on 31514. In 1999 UAZ began to assemble the short wheelbase Shalun.
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UAZ-469
The UAZ-469, later sold as the UAZ-3151 and UAZ Hunter, is an off-road military light utility vehicle manufactured by UAZ since 1971. It was used by Soviet and other Warsaw Pact armed forces, as well as paramilitary units in Eastern Bloc countries. In the Soviet Union, it also saw widespread service in state organizations that needed a robust and durable off-road vehicle. Standard military versions included seating for seven personnel.
In 1956, the Soviet Army ordered UAZ to design a successor for an outdated GAZ-69. At first the vehicle supposed to be amphibious and have a rear engine layout but later the order was simplified, and the car received a chassis of UAZ-450. The first prototypes were called UAZ-460 and had 400 mm of clearance, the model was proven to be prone to rollovers. Later the V4-powered unibody UAZ-471 was made, but its serial production required the plant reconstruction, so it was cancelled.
In 1961 the first UAZ-469 was made, it lowered to 300 mm of clearance and was powered by the same 75 hp (55 kW) 2,445 cc (149.2 cu in) UMZ-452MI inline-four engine as the UAZ-452 and is able to run on gasoline with an octane rating as low as 72 (although 76 was preferred). This engine was used in a variety of Soviet vehicles, including the GAZ-21 Volga passenger car. The UAZ-469 presented two great advantages: it was able to drive in virtually any terrain and it was very easy to repair.
Due to Soviet Union building expensive VAZ and KamAZ factories at the same time, UAZ-469 production was delayed and only began in 1971. At first, only a military version with ground clearance of 300 mm (12 in) entered the production, civilian UAZ-469B with clearance decreased to 220 mm (8.7 in) was introduced in 1973. The cars were mostly purchased by army and state agencies, but many were sold as surplus to private owners.
In 1974 three stock UAZ-469B became the first cars to ever conquer Mount Elbrus. The cars took 38 minutes to go 4200 m above sea level. The expedition was curated by the engineer of Nalchik High Mountain Geophysical Institute Aleksei Berberashvili, who previously drove 5600km up the Elbrus on a custom-made bike, becoming the first ever biker to conquer the mountain. Aside from expedition the cars that day were assisting in a rescue mission, bringing the emergency equipment to the people stuck on Elbrus. According to drivers, the engine power got shortened by approximately 40% but none of the cars broke down.
In 1980 the manufacturing of the hardtop version for Soviet Border Troops had begun, it received the name UAZ-31515 Burevestnik.
In 1985, due to new industry designation standards, modifications were renamed: the UAZ-469 became the UAZ-3151, while the UAZ-469B became the UAZ-31512. Newer models received a singular windshield with automated wipers, new lights, dual-circuit brake system, better heating and a modernized drivetrain.
In 1993 a civilian hardtop model UAZ-31514 entered the production, in 1997 its more powerful version, UAZ-31519, was introduced. In 1996 UAZ has made a stretched wheelbase model called Gusar, in 1999 its wider version called Bars was introduced, long wheelbase models were assembled in small batches. Also in 1996, UAZ introduced the UAZ-2315 pickup based on 31514. In 1999 UAZ began to assemble the short wheelbase Shalun.
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