GAZ-51

The GAZ-51 (nickname Gazon) was a Soviet truck manufactured by GAZ. Its first prototypes were produced before the end of World War II and has been influenced by Studebaker US6. The mass production started in 1946.[2]

GAZ-51
Overview
ManufacturerGAZ
Also calledLublin-51 (Poland)
Sungri-58 (North Korea)
Yuejin NJ-130 (China)
Production1946-1975[1]
Body and chassis
LayoutFR layout
RelatedGAZ-63
Powertrain
Engine3.5L GAZ-51 I6
Transmission4-speed manual
Chronology
PredecessorGAZ-MM
SuccessorGAZ-53

A 2.5 ton 4×2 standard variant[1] was joined in 1947 by almost identical 2 ton 4×4 GAZ-63. Both variants were powered by 70 PS (51 kW) 6-cylinder 3485 cc engine. GAZ-63s was manufactured with some changes until 1968 and production of GAZ-51 continued until 2 April 1975. The trucks were also manufactured under the Soviet license in Poland (as the Lublin-51), North Korea (as the Sungri-58) and China (as the Yuejin NJ-130).[3]

Variants
  • GAZ-51: Standard production version.[1] Produced in 1946–1955.
  • GAZ-51A: Modernized GAZ-51. Produced in 1955–1975.
  • GAZ-51W: Export version based on GAZ-51A. Produced in 1956–1975.
  • GAZ-51B: Multifuel-powered version. Produced since 1949.
  • GAZ-51C: Farm truck version. Produced in 1956–1975.
  • GAZ-51D:
  • GAZ-51F: GAZ-51 with experimental stratified charge engine.
  • GAZ-51I: Cab-chassis version. Produced in 1956–1975.
  • GAZ-51N: GAZ-51A with an extra fuel tank and GAZ-63 body. Produced in 1956–1975.
  • GAZ-51P: Tractor-trailer version. Produced in 1956–1975.
  • GAZ-51R: Utility taxi version. Produced in 1956–1975.
  • GAZ-51T: Cargo taxi version. Produced in 1956–1975.
  • GAZ-51Zh: LPG-powered version. Produced in 1954–1975.
  • GAZ-63: 4×4 version. Produced in 1948–1968.
  • GAZ-63A: 4x4 version with winch.
  • AP-41/GAZ-41: Prototype halftrack based on the GAZ-51.
  • GAZ-93: Dump truck version based on GAZ-51. Produced in 1951–1958.
  • GAZ-93A: Modernized GAZ-93. Produced in 1958–1975.
  • GAZ-93B: Export version of the GAZ-93A.
  • GAZ-93b: GAZ-93D with GAZ-93A chassis. Produced in 1956-?.
  • GAZ-93C: Prototype bulk cargo version.
  • GAZ-93D: Crop truck version.

Literature
  • Andy Thompson, Trucks of the Soviet Union: The Definitive History, Behemoth Publishing LTD, 2017. ISBN 978-0992876951

References
  1. инженер Л. Шугуров. Грузовики // журнал "Наука и жизнь", № 12, 1979. стр.30-32
  2. "Свой парень: ретротест грузовика ГАЗ-51". Za Rulem. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  3. MADE IN NORTH KOREA, China Motor Vehicle Documentation Centre. "SUNGRI 58". Chinesecars. Chinesecars. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
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