Russian Western maintenance district receives new Kamaz-53501 Trucks

Maintenance units of the Western Military District received close to 20 heavy three-axis KamAZ-53501 cross-country vehicles to transport personnel, cargoes, armaments, munitions and specialized equipment, the press service of the district said.

"At present over 50 percent of automobiles of the district are less than 5 years old. The new automobiles already properly performed at drills and combat readiness checks held by the Western Military District," it said. The KamAZ-53501 is distinguished by a new chassis with 6x6 wheelbase with integrated onboard information and control system, which regulates engine, brakes and mechanical gearbox operations. The electronic equipment makes all processes automatic and operates as a black box which records and reflects all faults of units, electronic systems and leads.

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