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GAZ-63
GAZ-63 truck
Overview
Manufacturer GAZ
Production 1948-1968
Body and chassis
Layout F4 layout
Related BTR-40
GAZ-51
Sungri 58
Powertrain
Engine 3.5L GAZ-51 I6
Transmission 4 speed gearbox
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,300 mm (129.9 in)
Length 5,525 mm (217.5 in)
Width 2,200 mm (86.6 in)
Height 2,245 mm (88.4 in)
Curb weight 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) (empty)
Chronology
Predecessor GAZ-51

The GAZ-63 is a Russian 4x4 2 ton truck produced from 1948 to 1968 at the Gorky Automobile Plant. It was a development of the earlier GAZ-51 truck and is very similar in appearance.

The GAZ-63 was in turn used as the basis for the BTR-40 armoured personnel carrier.

References[]

GAZ-51 in Lyubertsy

GAZ-63 PMG-19 firetruck in Lyubertsy

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