The UAZ-469 is an off-roadmilitary light utility vehicle manufactured by UAZ. It was used by Soviet and other Warsaw Pactarmed forces, as well as paramilitary units in Eastern Bloc countries. In the Soviet Union, 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. Developed from the GAZ-69, UAZ-471 and UAZ-460, the UAZ-469 was introduced in 1971 to replace the GAZ-69. It was powered by the same UMZ 452MI inline-four engine as the UAZ-452 and was able to run ongasoline with an octane rating as low as 72. 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 Russian Army continued until 2011, while manufacture for the civilian market was discontinued due to new emission standards. However, the currently manufactured UAZ Hunter is an updated version of the old UAZ-469B. The Hunter was originally sold in Germany and some Asian countries as the "UAZ Tigr", until General Motors complained that the name was too similar to the Opel Tigra, and in Germany, it was renamed "Baijah Taigah". The 469 was exported to eighty countries.
Major versions
UAZ-469B – a "civilian" version of the UAZ-469. In this version, the ground clearance is 220mm and the drive axles use a single-stage main gear without the final drive. The 469B was available with a contact or contactless 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 Mexico, a special package called Vallarta Kit, named after the beach resort of Puerto Vallarta, was released featuring a winch, steering assembly and gearbox reinforcement, snorkel, suspension kit and LED headlights, among other extras. A police patrol car 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-39041amphibious vehicle.
Other variants
UAZ-469BI – 469B version with shielded electrical equipment
UAZ-469BG – medical utility version, equipped with places for nurses and a stretcher; after modernization in 1985, it received the designation UAZ-3152.
UAZ-469RH – version modified for nuclear, biological, and chemical resistance
UAZ-3105 Cпорт – a short wheelbase version with removable roof and doors
UAZ-3171/3172 - variant with rebodied body and rectangular headlights
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;Engine: 2,450 cc petrol, in-line 4-cylinder, water cooled, at 4,000 rpm, at 2,200 rpm ;Fuel: Carburettor system, uses 76-octane petrol, tank capacity is 78 litres ;Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox, 2-speed transfer case, 4-wheel drive ;Front axle: Live axle with leaf springs, drum brakes ;Rear axle: Live axle with leaf springs, drum brakes ;Dimensions and weights:
