ZIL-135


The ZIL-135 is a large eight-wheeled military transport and self-propelled artillery truck manufactured by ZiL during the Cold War from the Soviet Union starting in 1959. Its purpose was to carry and launch a Luna-M surface-to-surface artillery rocket. The ZIL-135 was widely exported to other communist countries, most notably North Korea, where it is a common sight in films and military marches. It also served as the TEL for the BM-27 Uragan artillery rocket system.
This vehicle has two gasoline engines that power its 20 tonnes to a maximum speed of. One engine drives the four wheels on the left of the truck, while the other engine drives the four wheels on the right. The ZIL-135 has eight wheel drive, but only the front and rear axles are used for steering. It has a maximum cruising range of.
The cab of the ZIL-135 is NBC protected, allowing the rockets to be fired without exposing the crew to possible contaminants. The six-man crew can emplace or displace the system in three minutes.

Variants

ZiL

BAZ

Specifications

  • Length:
  • Width:
  • Height:
  • GVW : 11.57 tons
  • Ground clearance:
  • Pitch angle: 57°
  • Engine: 2× ZIL-375YA V-8 6.9 liter gasoline engines
  • Horsepower: × 2
  • Top speed:
  • Range:
  • Fuel consumption: -