GAZ-3308 Sadko

GAZ-3308 "Sadko"
Overview
ManufacturerGorky Automobile Plant
Production1997–2020
AssemblyNizhny Novgorod, Russia
Body and chassis
ClassMedium truck
Body styleFlatbed truck
LayoutF4 layout
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase108.7 in (2,761 mm)
Length249.9 in (6,347 mm)
Width92.13 in (2,340 mm)
Height102.2 in (2,596 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorGAZ-66
SuccessorSadko NEXT

The GAZ-3308 "Sadko" (Russian: Садко) is a Russian-built, 2.5-ton, 4-wheel-drive cargo truck. The Sadko is produced by the Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ). It is named after Sadko, a protagonist in many bylinas of the Novgorod cycle.

Sadko has been replaced in production by the Sadko Next (Ru:САДКО NEXT).[1]

History

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The current GAZ-3308 series of vehicles served as a replacement for the GAZ-66, which was produced for approximately 35 years (from 1964 until 1999). The first prototype was developed by the Gorky Automobile Plant in 1995 under the designation GAZ-33097. Series production began in December, 1997, receiving the designation GAZ-3308 and the name "Sadko." In the Russian Army it replaced the GAZ-66-40 cab-over-engine truck. For this purpose certain modifications were implemented including the cab from the GAZ-3309 with fenders featuring enlarged wheel arches as well as drive axles and transmission analogous to those used on the GAZ-66-40.

Since 2003, most GAZ-3308 trucks have been equipped with a MMZ D-245.7 turbodiesel engine, which starting in 2005, met the requirements of the Euro-2 emission standard. In 2013, this engine was replaced by the type D-245.7E4 meeting the Euro-4 emission standard.

In 2005 the GAZ-33086 "Zemlyak" variant was introduced; mainly differing in that it had a 4-wheel rear axle allowing for an increased 4-ton carrying capacity.

In 2013 another variant, the GAZ-33088, was introduced with a YaMZ-53442 turbodiesel engine meeting the Euro-4 emission standard.

In June, 2014 GAZ presented a new version with the unofficial name of Sadko NEXT which had an increased carrying capacity of 3 tons, as well as a new version of GAZ-3309.[2]

Major variants

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The basic Sadko family, left to right, GAZ-33088 Sadko, GAZ-330811 Vepr and GAZ-33081 Eger
GAZ Sadko fire truck.
  • GAZ-3308 - base model with a 130-horsepower carburetted engine ZMZ-5231.10 with 4.67 litre displacement.
  • GAZ-33081 - modified version with a 117-horsepower turbodiesel engine MMZ D-245.7 with 4.75 litre displacement.
  • GAZ-33082 - early version with a GAZ-562 turbodiesel engine produced under license from Steyr;
  • GAZ-33085 and GAZ-33086 (GAZ Zemlyak) with a payload capacity of 4 000 kg. This truck has inferior cross-country performance compared to the Sadko;[3]
  • GAZ-33088 - modified version with a 134.5-horsepower YaMZ-53442 turbodiesel engine with 4.43 litre displacement.

Buses based on the "GAZ-3308" chassis

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KAvZ-3976 bus on Sadko chassis
  • KAvZ-39766 - KAvZ-built all-terrain 19-seat bus utilising a KAvZ-3976 bus body. Modifications: 397660 - with the ZMZ-513 engine (modernized ZMZ-66[4][5][6]), 397663 - with the MMZ D-245.7 engine. Produced in 2003–2005.[7]
  • SemAR (Ru:СемАР)-3257 - all-terrain 12-seat bus utilising a Semar-3280 bus body. Equipped with the ZMZ-513 engine. Produced between 2001 and 2006.
GAZ Sadko rail truck Shift bus.
  • Shift bus on the GAZ-3308 chassis - Utility "vahtovka" with a separate angular body placed behind the GAZ-3308 cab. Made between 2003 and 2006 by Semar, it has subsequently been manufactured by Auto Pro.[8]

GAZ Vepr

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The GAZ-330811-10 Вепрь Vepr (En:Wild Boar) is a special-purpose vehicle based on a shortened GAZ-3308 chassis with a 3- or 5-door all-metal body. Vepr retains all the advantages of a car but has the off-road capability of the Sadko.[9]

Dimensions

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  • Length: 6347 mm
  • Width: 2340 mm
  • Height: 2595 mm
  • Weight:
    • 4150 kg (curb)
    • 6450 kg (full)

Engines

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ZMZ-5231 • Carbureted V-8 • Displacement: 4.67 l • Power: 124 hp • Torque: 298 Nm

MMZ D-245.7 • Turbodiesel I-4 • working volume - 4.75 l • Power 117 hp • Torque: 382 Nm

MMZ D-245.7E3 • Turbodiesel I-4 • Displacement: 4.75 l • Power: 119 hp • Torque: 420 Nm

YaMZ-53442 • Turbodiesel I-4 • Displacement: 4.43 l • Power: 134.5 hp • Torque: 417 Nm

Engines are coupled to a 4- or 5-speed manual gearbox.[3] A central tyre inflation system is standard.[3]

Operators

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References

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  3. ^ a b c ARG. "GAZ-3308 Sadko Light Utility Truck – Military-Today.com". Archived from the original on July 10, 2013. Retrieved 11 Jan 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ ЗМЗ-511: технические характеристики
  5. ^ Двигатели на ГАЗ 3307
  6. ^ Двигатели V8 ЗМЗ конструкция, характеристики, история разработки
  7. ^ Мельников А.Е. "КАВЗ-3976". Retrieved 11 Jan 2014.
  8. ^ "Auto Pro webpage". Archived from the original on 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2013-07-09.
  9. ^ "Вепрь". gazgroup.ru. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  10. ^ Система залпового огня термобарических реактивных снарядов на вооружении армянской армии Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine // информационное агентство "Оружие России" от 14 июня 2013
  11. ^ Elite Group Lebanon (2011-07-26). "BARRACKS TO BARRACKS 2011". milinme.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  12. ^ "Спецназ Национальной полиции Филиппин получил 37 грузовых автомобилей ГАЗ-3308 "Садко"". 3 March 2020.
  13. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20230404202017/https://www.dnd.gov.ph/Postings/Post/Additional%20Army%20transport%20trucks%20expected%20in%202021 [bare URL]
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  15. ^ "The PNP Special Action Force introduces Russian trucks into service". 19 April 2020.
  16. ^ Сергей Канунников, Антон Чуркин. Мы мирные люди, но... годны к строевой // журнал "За рулём", № 10, 2000. стр.70-72
  17. ^ Вадим Удманцев. C напутствием от Роспрома Archived 2016-02-02 at the Wayback Machine // "Военно-промышленный курьер", № 32 (99) от 31 августа 2005
  18. ^ Військова частина 3035 отримала нову техніку // официальный сайт Национальной гвардии Украины от 1 января 2016
  19. ^ https://x.com/front_ukrainian/status/1850425442802471161/photo/1. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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