GAZ 46 | |
|---|---|
| Land | Sovjet-Unie |
| Role | 4×4 amfibische jeep |
| Productie | 1954-1958 |
| Gebouwd | Onbewust |
De GAZ-46, legerbenoeming MAV (Russisch, малый автомобиль водоплаваыий, kleine drijvende auto), is een russisch gemaakt licht vierwielaangedreven amfibisch militair voertuig dat in de jaren 1950 in dienst kwam en sindsdien door veel Oostblok geallieerde troepen wordt gebruikt. Tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog stuurden Canada, Groot-Brittannië en de VS grote hoeveelheden militair materiaal door naar Rusland. Onder hen waren jeeps, vrachtwagens en amfibische voertuigen zoals de 6×6 DUKW en de 4×4 Ford GPA. De laatste werden gebruikt om mannen en materieel te helpen de vele rivieren van Oost-Europa over te steken en de Duitsers te bestrijden. Gezien de verdiensten van dergelijke voertuigen, besloot Rusland na de oorlog om twee vergelijkbare voertuigen te ontwikkelen, met behulp van binnenlandse auto-onderdelen, de BAV, een equivalent van de DUKW, en de MAV, een equivalent van de Ford GPA.
Bron: GAZ 46 op Wikipedia
| MAV (Gaz-46) Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Igor Suhin |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 27 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The GAZ-46 MAV (Maly Avtomobil Vodorodny, or “Small Water Vehicle”) was a Soviet light amphibious military vehicle developed shortly after World War II. It was essentially a direct, slightly scaled-down copy of the American Ford GPA ‘Seep’ amphibious jeep, which had been supplied to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease program during the war. The GAZ-46 was designed to provide troop and equipment transport across water obstacles for reconnaissance, liaison, and light patrol duties. It featured a boat-like hull and a conventional four-wheel-drive system on land, complemented by a propeller for water propulsion. It served primarily with the Soviet Army and Warsaw Pact nations.
| Property | Typical Value (GAZ-46 MAV) |
|---|---|
| Role | Light Amphibious Reconnaissance/Transport |
| National Origin | Soviet Union (USSR) |
| Fabrikant | Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) |
| Service Entry | 1953 |
| Bemanning | 1 (Driver) |
| Capaciteit | 4 or 5 personnel, or 500 kg (1,102 lb) of cargo |
| Configuratie | 4×4, All-wheel drive (Land) |
| Lengte | 5.07 m (16 ft 8 in) |
| Breedte | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Hoogte | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (Windshield up) |
| Combat Weight | 2,360 kg (5,200 lb) |
Powerplant and Mobility
- Engine: 1 x GAZ-M20 four-cylinder petrol engine (used in the GAZ-M20 Pobeda car).
- Power Output: 52 hp (39 kW).
- Maximum Speed (Road): 90 km/h (56 mph).
- Maximum Speed (Water): 10 km/h (6.2 mph; 5.4 kn).
- Propulsion (Water): Single propeller, driven by a power take-off from the transmission.
- Land Transmission: Manual, 4 forward gears, 1 reverse gear, 2-speed transfer case.
Design and Legacy
- Design Basis: Directly based on the Ford GPA (Seep), but modified to utilize standard Soviet GAZ-M20 Pobeda car components for easier logistics and repair.
- Wartime Influence: The need for an indigenous amphibious vehicle arose from the success and utility of the American amphibious jeeps used during the war.
- Construction: Featured a boat-like, welded steel hull for watertight integrity and a conventional automotive chassis within the hull.
- Successor: The GAZ-46 was eventually replaced by more advanced amphibious vehicles and specialized armored personnel carriers in the Soviet military.
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