VEHICLES FOR THE NORTH

Siberian conditions require special modifications for standard-model trucks and buses. A series of 'northern duty' vehicles are now available. They incorporate additional insulation and better heaters to protect driver and passengers, special equipment to facilitate engine warm-up and tires, and other rubber components of cold-resistant rubbers which retain their elasticity down to -60C. The current 5-year plan projects the delivery of 14 thousand such vehicles. Their special operation and maintenance requirements will demand additional training of drivers and mechanics.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Trans. of Za Rulem (USSR) n12 p14-15 1972, by Markowitz.
• Corporate Authors:

  Army Foreign Science and Technology Center

  220 7th Street, NE
  Charlottesville, VA  United States  22901
• Authors:
  • Velikanov, D
  • Levin, A
• Publication Date: 1973-10-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 7 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Cold weather; Heaters; Maintenance practices; Operations; Tires; Trucks; Vehicle components; Weatherproofing
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00080653
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: FSTC-HT-23-1490-73
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 6 1975 12:00AM