ZIL-157

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ZIL-157
Czechoslovak 130mm rocket launcher Raketomet vz. 51.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer ZiL
Production1958-1961 (mod. ЗИЛ-157)
1962-1978 (mod. ЗИЛ-157К)
1978-1994 (mod. ЗИЛ-157КД)
AssemblySoviet Union: Moscow
Body and chassis
Class Truck
Layout front engine, 6×6
Powertrain
Engine 5.55 L ZIL-157, 104 hp (78 kW) l6
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,665 + 1,120 mm (144.3 + 44.1 in)
Length6.93 m (22 ft 9 in)
Width2.32 m (7 ft 7 in)
Height2.74 m (9 ft 0 in)
Curb weight 5,540 kg (12,214 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor ZIS-151
Successor ZIL-131
ZIL-157 on Naissaar island, Estonia ZIL-157 on Naissaar.jpg
ZIL-157 on Naissaar island, Estonia

The ZIL-157 is a general-purpose 2+12-ton 6×6 truck, produced at the Lichachev plant in the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1977, when production was transferred to the Amur plant, since the Lichachev plant wanted to focus more on modern trucks, such as the ZIL-131 range. Nevertheless, production of the ZIL-157 trucks continued even after the fall of the Soviet Union, but eventually ended in 1994.

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History

ZIL-157, formerly used by the Hungarian Army (2011) ZiL-157 01.JPG
ZIL-157, formerly used by the Hungarian Army (2011)
ZIL-157V tractor unit with semi-trailer for rocket transport (2012). In the background a ZIL-157 with box body ZiL-157V with Automotive articulated vehicle transporting Volkhov 6009 antiaircraft missiles pic2.jpg
ZIL-157V tractor unit with semi-trailer for rocket transport (2012). In the background a ZIL-157 with box body
Civilian ZIL-157 (2010) Cheremushsky (Kotlasky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast) (17).JPG
Civilian ZIL-157 (2010)
Snow blower D-470 on ZIL-157K (2014) 32x schneefrase3.JPG
Snow blower D-470 on ZIL-157K (2014)
Jiefang CA-30 with radar case, the Chinese copy of the ZIL-157 Radar truck MW 1.JPG
Jiefang CA-30 with radar case, the Chinese copy of the ZIL-157
BM-13-16 multiple rocket launcher on a ZIL-157 (2006) BM-13-16 on a ZiL-157 chassis.jpg
BM-13-16 multiple rocket launcher on a ZIL-157 (2006)
Fire engine with double cab based on the ZIL-157 (2014) ZIL-157 pozharnaia mashina s flagom Ed inoi Rossii.JPG
Fire engine with double cab based on the ZIL-157 (2014)

Some time after the start of serial production of the ZIS-151, the revision of the ZIS-151 began. The new project was given the title ZIS-157. By 1956, two prototypes had been produced, which had some technical innovations compared to the ZIS-151. This also included tires specially developed for this vehicle, which were particularly wear-resistant due to the use of several layers of material. The spare wheel was no longer mounted behind the driver's cab, but under the truck, which allowed the frame and thus the entire truck to be shortened. A tyre pressure control system was also installed, which significantly improved off-road capability. [1]

Series production began on September 18, 1958 in Moscow. In the course of de-Stalinization, however, it was now renamed ZIL-157, as the plant was renamed in 1956 from "Zavod imeni Stalina" to "Zavod imeni Likhacheva". In the same year, the truck won an award at the World Expo in Brussels. [1]

In 1961, a new version was introduced. The ZIL-157K had a more powerful engine, which it inherited from the ZIL-131 as well as the rest of the powertrain. This model was built until the cessation of production in Moscow in 1978. From that point on, the Uralsky Avtomotorny Zavod (UAmZ) took over the production of the truck. Here it was reworked again and designated ZIL-157KD. The payload increased by 500 kg to five tons, and three tons of cargo could still be transported off-road. Production officially continued until 1992, with vehicles still being assembled from existing parts until 1994. A total of 797,934 ZIL-157 trucks were produced by both manufacturers in 36 years of construction. [1]

The ZIL-157 truck, like its predecessors, was mostly intended for use by the Red Army, [2] but a number was also made for the civilain sector and for export; it was also popular with forestry companies, [2] and was thus also used as a log truck, specifically in the ZIL-157V tractor trailer version.

In the Soviet Union, the vehicle received several nicknames from the population, including "Crocodile" because of the long bonnet and characteristic radiator grille. [3]

Variants

  • ZIL-157EE, ZIL-157ET - Export versions of ZIL-157E.
  • ZIL-157EG - Version with shielded electrical equipment.
  • ZIL-157EGE - Export version with shielded electrical equipment for temperate climates.
  • ZIL-157EGT - Export version with shielded electrical equipment for tropical climates.
  • ZIL-157GE, ZIL-157GT - Export versions of ZIL-157G.
  • ZIL-157KYe - Export version of ZIL-157K for temperate climates.
  • ZIL-157KYu - Export version of ZIL-157K for tropical climates.
  • ZIL-157KDVE, ZIL-157KDVT - Export versions of ZIL-157KDV.
  • ZIL-157KEE, ZIL-157KET - Export versions of ZIL-157KE.
  • ZIL-157KEG - Version with shielded electrical equipment.
  • ZIL-157KEGL - Light chassis (for heavy vans) with shielded electrical equipment.
  • ZIL-157KEGE - Export version with shielded electrical equipment for temperate climates.
  • ZIL-157KEGT - Export version with shielded electrical equipment for tropical climates.
  • ZIL-157KE1E, ZIL-157KE1T - Export versions of ZIL-157KE1.
  • ZIL-157KGE, ZIL-157KGT - Export versions of ZIL-157KG.
  • ZIL-157KVG - Version with shielded electrical equipment.
  • ZIL-157KVE, ZIL-157KVT - Export versions of ZIL-157KV.
  • ZIL-157VG - As ZIL-157V, but with shielded electrical equipment.
  • ZIL-157VE, ZIL-157VT - Export versions of ZIL-157V.

Operators

See also

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