A new artillery tractor truck Kamaz 6350 8x8 enters in service in the Russian army 2212112

Thursday, December 22, 2011, 09:53 AM

A new artillery tractor truck based on the Kamaz-6350 8x8 is entered in service into the Russian artillery troops of the East Military District.

The Kamaz-6350 heavy utility truck is a member of Mustang family. The 6350 model is one of the largest trucks in Kamaz range. It's development began in 1987. First prototypes were completed in the early 1990s, however this truck was officially accepted to service with the Russian Army only in 2002, as well as other trucks of the Mustang range.

The artillery tractor Kamaz-6350 truck has a payload capacity of 12 tons. It can tow trailers or artillery pieces with a maximum weight of 12 000 kg. This vehicle can be used in all climatic conditions.

The Kamaz-6350 artillery tractor is designed to carry 8 peopel. The cabin crew is at the front the vehicle with seats for the driver and two crew members. Another totally enclosed crew compartment is situated behind the cab for the artillery team in work position.