KamAZ 43101 – 6 Wheeler Truck, Ukraine Military 1/72

Panzerkampf Legion series 1/72 scale 12061LD: KamAZ 43101 6 wheeler truck of the Ukraine Military. These highly accurate diecast and plastic models are perfect for diorama displays using 1/72 scale aircraft models.

Length 4.25 inches Width 1.5 inches

The KamAZ-4310 general utility truck is produced since 1980. It is a militarized version of commercial vehicle. Since its introduction the KamAZ-4310 become the work horse of the Soviet military. This truck took part in numerous military conflicts.

This military truck has a conventional layout, with a front-mounted engine and a forward control cab.

A baseline version of the KamAZ-4310 has a general troop/cargo body with folding-down sides and tailgate. Its cargo area is covered with removable bows and canvas cover. However this military truck is also available with a number of body styles.

Its payload on cross-country terrain is limited to 6 t. Load with 6 t of cargo the KamAZ-4310 has a maximum road speed of 85 km/h. It can also tow trailers or artillery pieces with a maximum weight up to 7 t.

An all-metal cab provides seating for driver and two passengers. Numerous military conflicts revealed that driver and cabin passengers of KamAZ trucks are very vulnerable to mine blasts due to the cab-over-engine layout. Typically the cab is completely destroyed once the truck runs over an anti tank mine. Russian soldiers preferred to drive a contemporary Ural-4320 truck with a bonneted cab, which was offset from the front wheels.

The KamAZ-43101 is powered by a YaMZ-740 10.85-liter V8 diesel engine, developing 220 hp. Vehicle has a full-time all wheel drive. This military truck is fitted with a central tyre pressure system, which improves off-road mobility. A self-recovery winch was fitted to some models.