BAZ » 135MB

ZIL 135M documentation was sent to Bryansk vehicle factory in 60s. The base model was reworked to become BAZ 135MB. The first prototype was collected in 1962 by ZIL and was originally designed to be a part of a missile complex "Redoubt". The main feature of BAZ-135MB was the replacement of two petrol engines and automatic transmissions to one diesel and one manual gearbox, while saving all other units of the predecessor. The first prototype 135MB was made in 1965 and a year later went into production. In 1966, the car was put into service.

The main design feature of BAZ-135MB with a payload of 9.8 tonnes was tits diesel engine YaMZ-238N V8 (14,87 liters, 300 hp) and a manual 8-speed gearbox YaMZ-238. The power unit was equipped with a turbocharger, starting preheater PZHD-44B, mixed lubrication system, two air and oil filters, forced liquid cooling system with a radiator and 24V electrical system. A 4-place cabin was equipped with folding shields windows and two rows of seats. If necessary, it housed up to six personnel. Externally, BAZ 135MB differed from ZIL 135M by horizontal ventilation slots on the flat front panel.

Saving the same wheelbase (7600 mm), gauge and clearance, its overall dimensions weren't change significantly (11400x2860x3040 mm). Minimum turning radius - 14 m. Curb weight increased by 1.2 tonnes (11.7 tonnes), GVW increased to 21.9 tonnes, maximum speed - 65 kph. Fuel consuption at 50 kph was reduced by almost half - to 55 liters per 100 km, average fuel consuption - 90 - 175 liters. Range - 818 km.

BAZ-135MB was the main chassis for missle launchers SPU-35 of a coastal missile complex "Redoubt", which is still in service. In 70s it was also used as a chassis for a missle complex "Flight" of Soviet Air Force. The same period a unique pontoon bridge machine PMM "Wave" was developed based on a special floating chassis BAZ 135MB.