FAP 2026

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FAP 2026
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Overview
TypeMedium tactical truck
Manufacturer Fabrika automobila Priboj
Production1978–1990s
Designer Military Technical Institute
Body and chassis
Class 6×6 Utility, Transport Truck
Body style COE
Powertrain
Engine Mercedes-Benz OM 402
Transmission FAP MS-120, 16-speed, synchromesh
Battery 2 × 12 V, 143 Ah
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,450 mm (135.8 in)
Length7,720 mm (303.9 in)
Width2,490 mm (98.0 in)
Height3,100 mm (122.0 in)
Curb weight 11,570 kg (25,507 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor FAP 2220
Successor FAP 2228
MLRS M-77 Oganj based on a FAP 2026 M77 Oganj.jpg
MLRS M-77 Oganj based on a FAP 2026

FAP 2026 is a general purpose off-road lorry made by Serbian vehicle manufacturer Fabrika automobila Priboj (FAP). The six-wheel drive lorry is designed for transport of personnel, weapons and material up to 6 tons of total weight, as for traction of weapons and trailer up to 7.2 tons of weight for the needs of the Yugoslav People's Army.

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Development

During 1965 the Department for Traffic of Federal Secretariat of People's Defense has formed work group with task to analyzes the unarmored vehicles of Yugoslav People's Army. The result of work group was the Study of non-combat vehicles and trailers in use with Yugoslav People's Army. The inferences of study were adopted by Main Military Technical Council in 1966. The study has concluded that there are 129 different vehicle marks in 320 types in service. A decision was made to reduce number of different vehicle marks in service by development of five vehicle classes: 0,75 tons 4x4 off-road vehicle, 1,5 tons 4x4 off-road truck, 3 tons 6x6 off-road truck, 6 tons 6x6 off-road truck and 9 tons 8x8 heavy off-road truck. [1]

During the 1970s the plan for 1,5 tons 4x4 and 3 tons 6x6 off-road trucks was realized by TAM, while the 6x6 heavy truck was developed by the FAP. The first 6 tons 6x6 military truck model developed by FAP was FAP 2220, mainly produced for transportation of the sections of PM M71 pontoon bridge and prototype series of M-77 Oganj self-propelled multiple rocket launcher. The new model, designated FAP 2026 BS/AV was developed during the late 1970s and introduced to service in 1978. It was based on the Mercedes-Benz NG with a OM 402 8-cylinder, 4-stroke, water cooled diesel engine, due to the fact that FAP has produced trucks under Mercedes-Benz licence. [2]

The FAP 2026 was mass-produced for the needs of the Yugoslav People's Army from 1978 until the 1990s. Several small series were produced during the 1990s after dissolution of Yugoslavia.

The FAP 2228 model was further development based on FAP 2026.

Variant

The standard variant is FAP 2026 BS/AV, with short cab and standard cargo bed. Used for transport of personnel (20 + 2 troops with equipment), materials and as tractor for artillery and anti-aircraft artillery weapons. [3]

The standard FAP 2026 BS/AV was used also as platform for well drill (BMB) and SORA 122mm self-propelled howitzer.

Technical data

Engine

Cab

Winch

Wheels and tires

Equipment

Electric equipment

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References

  1. FAP 2832 - part about Study of non-combat vehicles and trailers in use with Yugoslav People's Army (Serbia)
  2. History of FAP (Serbian)
  3. Yugoslav People's Army manual for FAP 2026 (Serbo-Croatian)
  4. (Serbo-Croatian)
  5. FFB Komerc - Specijalna Vozila - FAP 2026 BS/AV (Serbian)