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Hobby Boss 85512 1/35 Ukraine KrAZ-6322 Soldier Cargo Truck Model Kit
Ukraine KrAZ-6322 "Soldier" Cargo Truck - Production of the KrAZ-260 began some time during the early 1980s when it replaced the earlier KrAZ-255B on the production lines at the Kremenchug Motor Vehicle Plant However, the vehicle was not disclosed to the general public until 1985 when examples were displayed towing 152-mm 2A36 nuclear-capable field guns during a Red Square parade - the KrAZ-260 can tow loads of up to 10 000 kg when fully loaded 30 000 kg when empty The Red Square example had an open body equipped with forward-facing bench seats although this had been a parade configuration The normal body uses a conventional cargo body with tailgate all covered by the usual tilt over bows A winch is a standard fitting under the cargo body and can be employed for either forward or rearwards recovery, including self-recovery The overall appearance of the KrAZ-260 is similar to that of the earlier KrAZ-255B but the bonnet is more angular to accommodate the turbocharged diesel engine, and the overall dimensions are slightly larger As far as can be determined the KrAZ-260 was produced for military service only and as apparently not been delivered to armed forces outside the Soviet Union Variants known to exist include the KrAZ-260V tractor truck, used to tow a variety of semi-trailers, and the KrAZ-240 It was also used to tow platforms with S-300 missiles This tractor truck has a 6x4 drive configuration, a slightly longer wheelbase 4,88 m+14 m and an on-road load capacity of 168 t; it is used for long range logistic support duties, leaving the KrAZ-260 for forward area load carrying In 1999 this heavy utility truck was succeeded with improved KrAZ-6322
