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.


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"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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