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The Praga V3S is an all-terrain multi-purpose truck, produced between 1953 and 1990 in Czechoslovakia. It was designed for the armed forces and was also exported to 72 countries.[1] Praga produced the truck until 1964, then the Avia company till around 1986, after which the Bratislava company BAZ rolled out these vehicles till 1990. Around 130,000 units were manufactured.[2] The truck was among the best off-road cargo vehicles of its time and the Czechoslovak Army used it for more than half a century.[3] It was the longest produced Czechoslovak truck.[4]
| Praga V3S | |
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 vintage Praga V3S of Czech Army | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Praga |
| Production |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 7.4L Tatra 912-1 I6 diesel |
| Transmission | 4-step |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 6.91 m (272 in) |
| Width | 2.31 m (91 in) |
| Height | 2.92 m (115 in) |
| Curb weight | 5,470–8,650 kg (12,059–19,070 lb) |
Development
For the development till prototype stage of the truck, designers were given only four months. They were inspired mainly by the American Studebaker US6 and Russian ZiL.[3] Due to the design of axle gearboxes (axles are positioned high above the wheels axis), the V3S has a high ground clearance, this structure provides great terrain passability, but on the other hand limits the maximum speed to 60 km/h (37 mph). The V3S was a durable, popular and extremely adaptable truck built in various versions and widely exported, therefore it is not difficult to see V3S based vehicles still hard at work nowadays.[5]
Description
The engine is an air-cooled diesel six-cylinder "Tatra 912-1" (modified engine from Tatra 111), with a capacity of 7412 cm³, direct fuel injection and overhead valves. It is relatively noisy, but works reliably even in extreme conditions. Climbing ability is up to 75% (without tow). Ten wheels (rear are four dual, front are two) help the truck not to bog down in soft soil, therefore it does not experience any problems in forests or in the field. Consumption is 30 liters of diesel per 100 km, the fuel tank has a capacity of 120 liters. The truck is able to get over 40 cm high perpendicular obstacle, wading depth is 80 cm. There are two batteries (12 V, 125 Ah), they connected in parallel during traffic, but serially when engine starts. The payload of the truck is 5 tons on paved surfaces and 3 tons on rough terrain.
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[de] Praga V3S
Der Praga V3S ist ein dreiachsiger geländegängiger Lkw, der von 1953 bis 1990 in der Tschechoslowakei bei unterschiedlichen Herstellern produziert wurde. Er kann als leichtere Variante des Tatra 111 bezeichnet werden und wurde in der Konstruktion aus diesem abgeleitet. In der langen Zeit seiner Fertigung entstanden ungefähr 130.000 Exemplare.[1]- [en] Praga V3S
[fr] Praga V3S
Le camion Praga V3S est un véhicule conçu à l'origine pour une utilisation militaire. Son appellation signifie camion militaire de trois tonnes ou trois essieux spéciaux. Sa production a commencé en 1953. La version civile Praga S5T (5T = charge utile de 5 tonnes) a été lancée trois ans plus tard. Les camions Praga ont été produits par le constructeur Praga jusqu'en 1964, mais les derniers exemplaires produits par BAZ à Bratislava ont été fabriqués en 1990. Environ cent trente et un mille exemplaires ont été produits. Ce camion est considéré, en ex Tchécoslovaquie comme le meilleur véhicule tout-terrain de son époque et l'armée tchécoslovaque l'utilisa pendant plus d'un demi-siècle. C'est aussi le camion tchécoslovaque le plus produit. Il a été commercialisé dans 72 pays.[ru] Praga V3S
Praga V3S (Vojenská 3tunová Speciální — Военная Трёхтонная Специальная) — грузовой автомобиль повышенной проходимости военного (позднее и гражданского) назначения чехословацкого производства, который с 1953 года производила фирма «Прага Гостиварж» в Праге-Высочанах, позже в Праге-Летнянах и Братиславе.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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