The UAZ-469 is an

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manufactured by UAZ. It was used by

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and other

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armed forces, as well as

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units in

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countries. In the

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, it also saw widespread service in state organizations that needed a robust and durable off-road vehicle. Standard military versions included seating for seven personnel.

History

Developed from the

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, UAZ-471 and UAZ-460, the UAZ-469 was introduced in 1971 to replace the GAZ-69. It is powered by the same UMZ-452MI

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as the

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and is able to run on gasoline with an

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as low as 72 (although 76 was preferred). The UAZ-469 presented two great advantages: it was able to drive in virtually any terrain and it was very easy to repair. The vehicle was originally not available for purchase by the public, but many were sold as surplus to private owners. Modifications include a basic UAZ-469B with ground clearance of , and a specialized military UAZ-469, with ground clearance increased to . After slight modernisation in 1985, due to new industry designation standards, they were renamed: the UAZ-469 became the UAZ-3151, while the UAZ-469B became the UAZ-31512. Manufacture of the UAZ-31512 for the

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continued until 2011, while manufacture for the civilian market was discontinued due to new

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. However, the currently manufactured UAZ Hunter is an updated version of the old UAZ-469B. The Hunter was originally sold in

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and some

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as the "UAZ Tigr" (Tiger), until

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complained that the name was too similar to the Opel Tigra, and in Germany, it was renamed " Baijah Taigah".Thompson, p.333 caption. The UAZ-469 was exported to eighty countries, and between 1.65 to 2 million units of the vehicle and its variants were produced.

Major versions

UAZ-469B – a "civilian" version of the UAZ-469. In this version, the ground clearance is 220 mm and the drive axles use a single-stage main gear without the final drive. The UAZ-469B was available with a contact or contactless (on later models) electronic ignition system. Its PTO shafts are slightly longer than the shafts of the UAZ-469 vehicle. The cabin is open and came with a detachable canvas roof; a hard-top roof made of metal or fiberglass could be purchased as an accessory. The 2.4-litre engine is paired with a four-speed transmission. In

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, a special package called Vallarta Kit, named after the beach resort of

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, was released featuring a winch, steering assembly and gearbox reinforcement, snorkel, suspension kit and LED headlights, among other extras. A police

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version was available, based on the UAZ-31512-UMM with an insulated five-door metal body and optional special equipment. The UAZ-469B formed the basis of the TREKOL-39041

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Other variants

* UAZ-469BI – 469B version with shielded electrical equipment (for example, P-403M microwave transceiver VHF radio) * UAZ-469BG – medical utility version, equipped with places for nurses and a stretcher; after modernization in 1985, it received the designation UAZ-3152. ** UAZ-469 WZMot-4 – Polish ambulance version with stretched patient compartment, upgraded from UAZ-469BG * UAZ-469RH – version modified for nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) resistance * UAZ-39294 - variant with low pressure tires

Concepts and prototypes

* UAZ-3907 Ягуар (Jaguar) – amphibious vehicle based on the UAZ-469 with two

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mounted to the rear axle * UAZ-Martorelli – UAZ-469B version that was exported to

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, where it was significantly modified. These versions included: ** with Russian UMP-451M

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(2,500 cm3, 75 hp), called the "UAZ-Explorer" ** with a

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(2,500 cm 3, 76 hp) – UAZ-Marathon ** with a

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(2,400 cm3, 100 hp) - UAZ-Dakar, ** with a

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petrol engine (2,000 cm 3, 112 hp) – UAZ-Racing * UAZ-3105 (or UAZ-3150) Cпорт (Sport) – a short wheelbase (2000mm) version with removable roof and doors * UAZ-3171/3172 - variant with rebodied body and rectangular headlights

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Gallery

File:UAZ 569-engine compartment.jpg, UMP-4178 engine for the UAZ-469 File:Украинская милиция.jpg, Ukrainian police UAZ-3151 UMM File:UAZ-469 on Garbarska street in Kraków (3).jpg, UAZ-469 on Garbarska street in Kraków File:UAZ-31514.jpg, UAZ-3150 aka UAZ Sport File:UAZ - Rehearsal in Alabino of 2013 Victory Day Parade.jpg, UAZ-469 with open top File:UAZ-469 FI H86018 10.JPG, UAZ-469 interior File:UAZ Hunter in Yekaterinburg.jpg, UAZ Hunter with equipment

Specifications

;Engine: 2,450 cc petrol, in-line 4-cylinder, water cooled, at 4,000 rpm, at 2,200 rpm ;Fuel: Carburettor system, uses 76-

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, tank capacity is 78 litres ;Transmission: 4-speed

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, 2-speed transfer case,

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;Front axle: Live axle with

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s ;Rear axle: Live axle with

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s, drum brakes ;Dimensions and weights: * Empty weight with fuel: * Max. gross weight: * External dimensions: (length/width/height): × × * Wheelbase: * Tread front/rear: / * Ground clearance: * Tire size: 215 SR 15 * Wheel size: 6L×15