UAZ-452

**UAZ-452** (УАЗ-452)
UAZ-452 (УАЗ-452)
	UAZ-3741 (1985)
Overview
Manufacturer	Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant
Also called	UAZ-2206; UAZ-3303; UAZ-3741; UAZ-3909; UAZ-3962;
Production	UAZ-452: 1965–1985; UAZ-3741, UAZ-3303, etc.: from 1985; UAZ-33036: from 1997;
Body and chassis
Class	Off-road capable vans
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	2445 cc UMZ-452 petrol I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2300 mm / 2550 mm (33036 trucks)
Length	4440 mm / 4535 mm (33036 trucks)
Width	1940 mm
Height	2090 mm / 2355 mm (33036 trucks)
Kerb weight	1,760 kg
Chronology
Predecessor	UAZ-450

The UAZ-452 is a family of four wheel drive off-road vans and light trucks with body-on-frame construction and cab over engine design, built by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant (UAZ) since 1965. Originally designed for the Soviet military, since 1985 the vans received updates: more modern engines and internationally compliant lighting, as well as new model numbers, UAZ-3741 for the standard van, while (crew-cab) trucks mostly starting with UAZ-3303, often with one or two extra digits specifying the version. From 1997, bigger UAZ-33036 truck variants with a 25 cm (10 in) longer wheelbase, and taller soft-top roof bows and drop-sides were added.

Overview

The model's predecessor, the UAZ-450 (produced between 1958 and 1966), was based on the chassis and engine of the four-wheel drive light truck GAZ-69, and was the first "forward control" vehicle of this type to be built in Russia or anywhere else in the Soviet Union.^[1] The UAZ-450 was lightly revised and simplified, resulting in the UAZ-452.^[2] Because of the external similarities to a loaf of bread, the van became known as Буханка (bukhanka, or 'loaf' in Russian). The ambulance version was nicknamed Таблетка (tabletka, a pill).^{[citation needed]} The van is produced in several modifications, with the main difference being the body type (e.g. UAZ-3741 van (known as bukhanka), or the UAZ-3303 pickup truck, which is known as golovastik, tadpole).^{[citation needed]}

The body of the van is normally equipped with two front doors, a single-wing door on the right side and a double-wing door at the rear, although the exact configuration can vary depending on the specific modification. Notable in the van are the fuel ports on the left and the right side of the van, leading to two separate fuel tanks.^[3]

The engine, placed between the driver and the passenger seats, was the same 75 hp (55 kW) 2.4-litre (2,445 cc) UMZ-452MI inline-four as the UAZ-469, and was able to run on gasoline of as low as 72 octane (76 was preferred).^[4]

History

Vehicles produced between 1965 and 1979 were equipped with old-style lights: turn signal lights were colorless (white), rear lights were round, and the back of the body was rounder. Subsequent post-1979 models got amber (yellow) signal lights, and rear lights were slightly bigger and rectangular.^{[citation needed]}

In 1985 the van was upgraded and spun off into separate submodels: UAZ-39625, UAZ-3962, UAZ-3303, UAZ-3909 and UAZ-2206. The upgrade consisted of lighting fixtures that met modern international requirements, alarms, a new instrument panel, and a new speedometer. The brakes were redesigned. The engine was also upgraded, and its power output increased to 99 hp against the previous 78 hp.

In the early 2000s, the model was given new plastic side mirrors taken from the GAZ GAZelle van, headrests on front seats; and new passenger seats for a minibus version (UAZ-2206) were also given headrests. The pickup truck (UAZ-3303) was fitted with a metal body instead of a wooden one.

In subsequent years, the engine was upgraded to meet modern emissions requirements, and the van was also fitted with an injury-reducing plastic steering wheel.

In March 2011, models UAZ-39625, UAZ-3962, and UAZ-2206 received upgrades, consisting of ABS brakes, power steering, seat belts and the Euro-4 engine as standard equipment.

As of 2024 it is the oldest vehicle design in production.^[5]

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine mounting losses of supply and utility vehicles in the Russian military faster than they could be replaced resulted in UAZ-452 loaf vans being deployed to the frontlines. Despite some rugged off-road features, its lack of shock absorbers, poor comfort and weak engine made its performance extremely poor and an easy target for drones. Its thin steel panels does not provide protection against drone strikes and fuel tanks are placed under the vehicle on both flanks makes its susceptible to catching fire. By 2024 destroyed Bukhankas became a common sight in Ukraine and as a result, Russian troops have attempted to reinforce the vans with caged armour. ^[6]^[7]

Old side mirror (pre 2000s)

New side mirror (post 2000s)

Former

UAZ-452 variants:

UAZ-452 – van, the main version
UAZ-452A – ambulance, called Санитарка (Sanitarka, "female paramedic"), popularly nicknamed the Таблетка (Tabletka, "tablet" or "pill"). The van can seat up to 4 stretchers or 6 on the benches and one accompanying both. The vehicle is not comfortable for people on the move, as suspension in the submodel remained that of the standard model, but this van was, and in many places is still the only ambulance vehicle that can reach some of the most remote places.^[8]
- UAZ-452AS – ambulance for arctic areas
UAZ-452AE – chassis cab for installation of various equipment
UAZ-452V – convertible van wagon
UAZ-452D – truck with double cab and wooden body (cutaway-van chassis)
UAZ-452DG – experimental 6×6 version
UAZ-452G – ambulance with different capacity from the UAZ-452A
UAZ-452K – experimental 16-seater three-axle bus (6×4) (1973)
UAZ-452P – tractor

Current

List of current UAZ-452 models:^[9]

UAZ-2206 – 6 to 11 seat minibus
- UAZ–22069 – a modification of the UAZ-2206 with a 98-horsepower engine UMZ-4218.10, increasing to 2.9 liters volume. Rough terrain buses provide permanent all-wheel drive and increased ground clearance. Maximum speed of 110–125 km/h.
UAZ-3303 (UAZ-452D) Голова́стик Golovastik ('tadpole') – pickup truck with a 2-person all-metal cab
UAZ-3741 – all-metal cargo van capable of carrying loads up to 850 kg
UAZ-3909 – Фермер ("Farmer"), Combi which carries 6 passengers and 450 kg of cargo; the rear compartment is separated from the front (driver's) row with a window.
- UAZ-3909i – military ambulance with a red cross on the roof and bonnet
UAZ-3962 – Tabletka ("Tablet") ambulance, can accommodate up to 9 people or equivalent load.
- UAZ-39625 – strict passenger and cargo version of the UAZ-3962. Differs from the 3909 version in the fact that the 3909 version has real and stationary passenger seats, and a separate not glassed-in cargo compartment behind the passenger compartment; and a fully glazed version 39625 has seats installed in the cargo hold, and the sides have a hinged bench.
UAZ-39094 – crewcab pickup truck with a 10 cm metal platform with a wooden floor equipped with a removable frame tent and awning, 3 dropsides. Cargo bed replaceable by utility and special service bodies.

Users

Specifications

	UAZ-3303	UAZ-3741	UAZ-2206	UAZ-3962	UAZ-3909	UAZ-39094
Number of seats	2	2	8-11	8	7	5
Number of doors	2	4	4	4	4	3
Length, mm (ft)	4474 (14’ 8")	4440 (14’ 6")	4440 (14’ 6")	4440 (14’ 6")	4440 (14’ 6")	4847 (15’ 10")
Width, mm (ft)	2100	2100	2100	2100	2100	2100
Height, mm (ft)	2355	2101	2101	2101	2101	2355
Wheelbase, mm (ft)	2550	2300	2300	2300	2300	2550
Clearance, mm (ft)	220	220	220	220	220	220
Fording depth, mm (ft)	500	500	500	500	500	500
Curb weight, kg	1845	1805	1940	1805	1905	1995
Gross weight, kg	3070	2730	2790	2730	2830	3070
Payload, kg	1225	925	850	925	925	1075
Fuel	petrol (gas)	petrol (gas)	petrol (gas)	petrol (gas)	petrol (gas)	petrol (gas)
Engine displacement in liters.	2,7	2,7	2,7	2,7	2,7	2,7
Maximum power, hp (kW)	112 (82.5) at 4000 rev / min	112 (82.5) at 4000 rev / min	112 (82.5) at 4000 rev / min	112 (82.5) at 4000 rev / min	112 (82.5) at 4000 rev / min	112 (82.5) at 4000 rev / min
Maximum torque, Nm	208 at 3000 rev / min	208 at 3000 rev / min	208 at 3000 rev / min	208 at 3000 rev / min	208 at 3000 rev / min	208 at 3000 rev / min
Maximum speed, km / h (m/h)	115	127	127	127	127	127
Fuel consumption at 90 km / h, l / 100 km	15,4	13,5	13,5	13,5	13,5	17
Capacity fuel tanks, l	50	77	77	77	77	50
Gearbox	Manual, 5-speed	Manual, 5-speed	Manual, 5-speed	Manual, 5-speed	Manual, 5-speed	Manual, 5-speed
Transfer case	2-speed	2-speed	2-speed	2-speed	2-speed	2-speed
Brakes	dual circuit, vacuum booster, drum	dual circuit, vacuum booster, drum	dual circuit, vacuum booster, drum	dual circuit, vacuum booster, drum	dual circuit, vacuum booster, drum	dual circuit, vacuum booster, drum
Tyres	225 / 75 R 16	225 / 75 R 16	225 / 75 R 16	225 / 75 R 16	225 / 75 R 16	225 / 75 R 16

Gallery

UAZ-2206
UAZ-3303
UAZ 452 van
UAZ-3909 Emergency Gas Service
UAZ-3962
"Sanitarka" UAZ-3962 all-wheel drive van common in rural areas of Russia
UAZ-39625
UAZ-39094
UAV counteraction complex "Ataka-Trophy" on UAZ-39094 chassis
Militsiya vehicle
UAZ-33036

Bibliography

Ambulance Vehicle UAZ-452-A // "Soviet Military Review", No. 8, August 1988. page 27
Foss, Christopher F.; Gander, Terry J., eds. (1999). Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics 1999-2000 (20th ed.). Janes Information Group. ISBN 978-0-7106-1912-9.

References

This article has been brought over from the Russian Wikipedia article.

^ "Уазбука. Галерея автомобилей УАЗ-450".
^ "Russian UAZ just came up with the toughest overlander van". Hagerty Media. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
^ "Parts Catalogue" (PDF). uaz.rustina.cz. p. 53.
^ Thompson, Andy. Cars of the Soviet Union (Haynes Publishing, Somerset, UK, 2008), p.178.
^ "UAZ Bukhanka 2024 prices, models, configurations, photos, new body, video".
^ Day, Lewin (7 June 2024). "Oldest Vehicle Still In Production Becomes Key To Russia's War Effort". The Autopian. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
^ Rumble, Stuart (10 June 2024). "Soviet-era Loaf van becomes Russia's main battlefield resupply vehicle in Ukraine". www.forcesnews.com. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
^ Де Агостини Автолегенды СССР [1] (Avtolegendy USSR). УАЗ-452 Moscow ISSN 2071-095X
^ "Открытое Акционерное Общество 'Ульяновский автомобильный завод'". Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2009.
^ "Arminfo: A military off-road vehicle crashes into a residential house in Armenia killing one and wounding two". arminfo.info. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
^ Janovsky, Jakub; Dan; Mitzer, Stijn; Oliemans, Joost; Kemal (27 September 2020). "The Fight For Nagorno-Karabakh: Documenting Losses On The Sides Of Armenia And Azerbaijan". Oryx. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
^ ^a ^b Foss & Gander 1999, p. 307.
^ "English: A Moldova ambulance at the Bulboaca Training Center in Moldova". 8 August 2007.
^ "Pyongyang Medical College Hospital. | Download Scientific Diagram".
^ "Bogdan Corporation hands over some 50 upgraded Bogdan 2251 ambulance vehicles to Armed Forces in Aug". Interfax-Ukraine. 10 September 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2024.

External links

[1] "Уазбука. Галерея автомобилей УАЗ-450".

[2] "Russian UAZ just came up with the toughest overlander van". Hagerty Media. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.

[3] "Parts Catalogue" (PDF). uaz.rustina.cz. p. 53.

[4] Thompson, Andy. Cars of the Soviet Union (Haynes Publishing, Somerset, UK, 2008), p.178.

[5] "UAZ Bukhanka 2024 prices, models, configurations, photos, new body, video".

[6] Day, Lewin (7 June 2024). "Oldest Vehicle Still In Production Becomes Key To Russia's War Effort". The Autopian. Retrieved 22 October 2024.

[7] Rumble, Stuart (10 June 2024). "Soviet-era Loaf van becomes Russia's main battlefield resupply vehicle in Ukraine". www.forcesnews.com. Retrieved 22 October 2024.

[DeAgostini-8] Де Агостини Автолегенды СССР [1] (Avtolegendy USSR). УАЗ-452 Moscow ISSN 2071-095X

[9] "Открытое Акционерное Общество 'Ульяновский автомобильный завод'". Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2009.

[10] "Arminfo: A military off-road vehicle crashes into a residential house in Armenia killing one and wounding two". arminfo.info. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2024.

[11] Janovsky, Jakub; Dan; Mitzer, Stijn; Oliemans, Joost; Kemal (27 September 2020). "The Fight For Nagorno-Karabakh: Documenting Losses On The Sides Of Armenia And Azerbaijan". Oryx. Retrieved 3 January 2024.

[FOOTNOTEFossGander1999307-12] Foss & Gander 1999, p. 307.

[13] "English: A Moldova ambulance at the Bulboaca Training Center in Moldova". 8 August 2007.

[14] "Pyongyang Medical College Hospital. | Download Scientific Diagram".

[15] "Bogdan Corporation hands over some 50 upgraded Bogdan 2251 ambulance vehicles to Armed Forces in Aug". Interfax-Ukraine. 10 September 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2024.

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