| ZIS-151 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | ZIS |
| Also called | ZIL-151 (1956–1958) |
| Production | 1948–1958[1] |
| Assembly | Russia: Moscow |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Layout | front engine, 6×6 |
| Related | Jiefang CA-30 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.55 L ZIS-121, 92 hp (69 kW) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual with 2 range transfer case |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,665 + 1,120 mm (144.3 + 44.1 in) |
| Length | 6.93 m (22 ft 9 in) |
| Width | 2.32 m (7 ft 7 in) |
| Height | 2.74 m (9 ft 0 in) |
| Curb weight | 5,540 kg (12,214 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | ZIS-6 |
| Successor | ZIL-157 |
The ZIS-151 (Russian: ЗИС-151)[2] 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 (ЗИЛ-151).[3]
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.
