GAZ-46

GAZ-46
MAV
A GAZ-46 at the Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim, Germany (2009)
Overview
ManufacturerGAZ (Gorky Automobile Plant)
Production1954-1958[1]
AssemblySoviet Union
Body and chassis
Class4×4 amphibious jeep
Body stylewaterproofed hull
Layoutfront engine, rear drive;
part-time 4×4
PlatformGAZ-69
RelatedFord GPA
Powertrain
Engine4 cyl petrol, 2112cc GAZ-69
55 hp @ 2800 rpm,
170 nm @ 1400 rpm
Transmission3-speed manual; 2-speed transfer case
water: PTO propeller drive
Dimensions
Wheelbase230 cm (91 inch)
Length507 cm (200 inch)
Width173,5 cm (68 inch)
Height179 cm (70 inch)
Curb weight1270 kg (GVW: 1770 kg)

The GAZ-46, army designation MAV (Russian, малый автомобиль водоплавающий, small floating car), is a Soviet-made light four-wheel drive amphibious military vehicle that entered service in the 1950s and has been used by many Eastern Bloc allied forces since.

  1. ^ Andreev, Konstantin (in Russian). GAZ-46, "Avtolegendy SSSR" Nr 100, DeAgostini 2012, ISSN 2071-095X