Ural-43206

History of Ural-43206

Ural-43206 is a 4x4 version developed from the larger Ural-4320 with a 6x6 configuration. It is developed for domestic market and export customers. It's worth noting that the 4x4 version is cheaper than the larger 6x6 version. Ural-43206 was adopted by the Russian Army in 1996. Production started in the same year.

This highly maneuverable truck is heavily used for troop transport or cargo transport.

This military vehicle has a payload capacity of 4,200 kg. The Ural-43206 can carry up to 24 soldiers in the rear cargo compartment. The cargo area is covered with bow and tarpaulin. It has side walls and a folding tailgate. It can tow a trailer or artillery with a maximum weight of 7,000 kg.

The cabin accommodates the driver and two passengers. This military truck uses the same cab as the Ural-4320.

Ural-43206 is powered by a 180 hp YaMZ-236M2 turbo diesel engine. The engine is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. The vehicle has permanent four-wheel drive and is designed to operate on all types of roads.

Equipped with a central tire pressure system, this military truck has extraordinary off-road capability.

This military truck can accommodate different body sizes. It also has multiple variants.

Specification

BASIC

Year of Operation

1977

Origins

Soviet Union

Status

Active.

Crew

1

Production

3,000

Manufacturer

Ural Automobile Plant - Russia

Operator

Russia; Ukraine; Venezuela

Roles

Utilities

Generally user-centered design to perform various battlefield missions, usually in an indirect combat fashion.

Dimensions and Weight

Length

24. 1 ft

7.36m

width

8. 2 feet

2.5m

Height

8.9 feet

2.7m

Power and Performance

Engine:

1 x JAMZ-236 diesel engine, 180 hp.

Weapons

None, except for personal weapons carried by the crew.

AMMUNITION

Depends on the weapon carried.

VARIANTS

Ural-43206 - Name of the base series; base model with 180 hp JAMZ-236 diesel engine; 4,200 kg payload. Ural-43206-41 - Equipped with 230 hp JAMZ-236NE2 turbo diesel engine. Ural-43206-0551 - 4 door cab; 3,600 kg payload.