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BAZ-2215 "Dolphin" (models made in Chernihiv are also called ChAZ-2215) is a particularly small class minibus designed to transport passengers on city commercial routes. BAZ-2215 buses were assembled at two plants at once — BAZ and ChAZ, hence the alternating names. The first "Dolphin" manufactured by PJSC "Chernihiv Automotive Plant" came off the conveyor in 2003. BAZ-2215 is a derived model from the widespread "GAZelle". It is based on the chassis GAZ-3302, and the body design is the development of Ukrainian designers.

BAZ-2215 "Dolphin"
Overview
Manufacturer	Boryspil Bus Factory (BAZ) Chernihiv Bus Factory (ChAZ)
Production	2003-2010
Assembly	Boryspil, Ukraine Chernihiv, Ukraine
Body and chassis
Doors	2 (1 emergency)
Chassis	2
Powertrain
Engine	diesel ZMZ-40522
Capacity	18 passengers (14 seated)
Transmission	mechanical
Dimensions
Length	5680 mm
Width	2070 mm
Height	2630 mm
Curb weight	3.98 tonnes[1]

Description

The most noticeable difference is the height of the buses produced in Boryspil. They are much higher than the height of the GAZelle and allow passengers to stand in the cabin at full height. Due to this, as well as due to the presence of handrails in the cabin, standing passengers are allowed to travel. The cabin is equipped with fourteen chairs and is fenced off from the driver's cab with a partition. Passenger doors located in front of the body are automatic, there are also emergency manual doors in the back of the cabin. Wide windows provide a good overview; ventilation of the cabin is carried out with the help of one hatch in the roof and a vent on the side windows.[2]

History

The first BAZ-2215 cars were assembled at the Boryspil Bus Factory, but the production facilities of this enterprise, where BAZ-A079 buses were already produced, were not enough to produce a new model. Therefore, in August 2003, on the basis of the enterprise "ChernihivAvtoDetal", the Chernihiv Bus Factory was created, where in September of the same year the production of BAZ-2215 minibuses began. For some time, the machines were assembled at two factories at the same time, now their production is carried out only in Chernihiv.[3]

In 2003–2004, in addition to the standard modification, the Boryspil Bus Factory also produced cars on the chassis of the pre-restyling "GAZelle". These vans received the BAZ-22151 index.

Since 2006, instead of BAZ-2215, its modification BAZ-22154 began to be produced. It has a ZMZ-405.22 engine, which meets the adopted standards of environmental safety in Ukraine, Euro-2. In addition, the updated "Dolphins" are equipped with the ABS system of the German company Wabco.

In 2010, the BAZ-22155 was presented, equipped with engine UMZ-4216 (Euro-3). Such machines are no different from BAZ-22154. In the same year, production of this family of buses stopped.

In total, more than 2,000 buses of the BAZ-2215 family were produced.

Technical characteristics

Class	city bus
Manufacturer	Boryspil Bus Factory
Development
Body
Warranty, years/mileage
Body life, not less than
Length, mm	5690
Width, mm	2090
Height, mm	2650
Chassis	2 pieces
Wheel	disk, 4 pieces (2×2)
Tire	175 R16C,185 R16C
Road clearance, mm
Wheelbase, mm	3150
Geared weight, kg	2520
Full mass of transport, kg	3980
Front track, mm
Rear track, mm
Maximal load on the front axle, kg
Maximal load on the rear axle, kg
Seen floor height, cm
Suspension of the vehicle, pcs. and type
Steepness that bus can overcome, %
Radius turn, meme, meters
Flooring
Handles
Seating
Cabin height, cm, rear/front
Doors	glass, single-form rotary sliding type
Door ratio	1—1
Door height, cm
Width of doorways in single-form doors, cm
Width of doorways in two-form doors, cm
Cabin heating
Conditioning in the cabin	overhead hatches and sliding vents
Kermo (with hydraulic amplifier)
Sitting seats, pcs.	14
Standing seats, pcs.
Full capacity, ppl.
Front bridge
Rear bridge
Working gear
Number of KP degrees, pcs.	5
Engine	bent four-tact ZMZ-40522
Engine location
Number of cylinders
Working volume, liters	2.46
Capacity of the fuel tank, liters
Responsiveness to environmental regulations
Second heater
Horsepower
Cooling
Working brake system
Stopping braking system
Additional Braking System
Reserve braking system
ABS system
Accelerator, braking, and gear pedals
Exhaust
Clocking time up to a speed of 100 km/h, sec.
Maximal constant speed, km/h	70 [4]

Modifications

• BAZ-3215 "Dolphin Maxi" - a larger bus based on BAZ-2215. Only two vehicles were released.

References

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