Paper model of the MAZ-537G artillery tractor

The pictures represent paper models of the Soviet MAZ-537G artillery tractor and the T-34/76 tank. The miniatures were made in 1:25 scale. The photographs of the models were taken during the 9th Competition of Cardboard and Plastic Models in Świdnik, Poland in April 2015.

The MAZ-537 was a tractor designed to carry heavy loads. Initially, these were loads up to 50 tons (UK-49.2 t, USA-55.1 t). Later, its load capacity was increased to 65 tons (UK-64 t, USA-71.7 t). It was used both in the military and civil transport. It was produced in the years 1959-1989.

The version of the vehicle marked with the letter G (MAZ-537G) was equipped with a winch with a force of 15 tons (UK-14.8 t, USA-16.5 t) and a rope length of 100 meters (328 ft).

The propulsion of the vehicle was the same as in the T-34 tanks. It was a 38.8 liter (2,367.7 in³), V-12-cylinder diesel engine with 370 kW (500 hp). The drive was transferred to all 8 wheels. The two front axles were steering.

The cabin could accommodate the driver and 3 passengers.

Some technical data:

• Length: 8.96 m (29 ft 4.8 in),
• Width: 2.89 m (9 ft 5.8 in),
• Height: 2.88 m (9 ft 5.4 in),
• Mass: 21,600 kg (47,620 lb),
• Ground clearance: 0.5 m (19.7 in),
• Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34.2 mph),
• Fuel consumption: 125 litrów (UK-27.5 gal, USA-33 gal) na 100 km (62.1 mi),
• Fuel supply: 2 tanks, 420 liters (UK-92.4 gal, USA-111 gal) each.

Source:

• https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9C%D0%90%D0%97-537

28 Dec 2018