{"product_id":"ukraine-kraz-6322-soldier-cargo-truck-1-35","title":"Ukraine KrAZ-6322 “Soldier” Cargo Truck 1:35","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e36 nuclear-capable field guns during a Red Square parade - the KrAZ-260 can tow loads of up to 10 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e000 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e when fully loaded (30 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e000 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e when empty). The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Square\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoviet Union\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     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,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e88 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e + \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.4 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) and an on-road load capacity of 16.8 t; it is used for long range logistic support duties, leaving the KrAZ-260 for forward area load carrying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     In 1999 this heavy utility truck was succeeded with improved KrAZ-6322.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbyboss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42378084483249,"sku":"HOB85512","price":67.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0886\/6225\/products\/29282_rd.jpg?v=1671054499","url":"https:\/\/modellersden.myshopify.com\/products\/ukraine-kraz-6322-soldier-cargo-truck-1-35","provider":"The Modellers Den","version":"1.0","type":"link"}