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De Maz-543/MAZ-7310 "Uragan" (Russisch: МАЗ-543/МАЗ-7310 "Ураган"/Hurricane) is een Sovjet/Wit-Russische 8×8 artillerietruck ontworpen en ontwikkeld door MAZ (Minsk Automobile Plant), in wat nu Wit-Rusland is.

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The MAZ-543 is a heavy-duty 8×8 truck that was developed by MAZ (Minsk Automobile Plant) in the 1960s, based on the previous MAZ-537 tractor. The MAZ-543 was used as a transporter erector launcher for various missile and rocket systems, such as the Scud, Smerch and S-300. The MAZ-543 was also adapted for civilian purposes, such as airport fire-fighting, oil exploration and crane operations. The MAZ-543 has a 38.9 liter diesel engine that produces 525 horsepower and a maximum speed of 60 km/h. The MAZ-543 has a four-person cab and a payload capacity of up to 25 tons. The MAZ-543 has several variants, such as the MAZ-7310, MAZ-74106 and MAZ-7910, with different configurations and applications.