1/35 Hobby Boss Russian KrAZ-260 Cargo Truck 85510

Product Introduction:

Production of the KrAZ-260 began some time during the early 1980s when it replaced the earlier KrAZ-255B on the production lines at the Kremenchug Motor Vehicle Plant. However. the vehicle was not disclosed to the general public until 1985 when examples were displayed towing 152-mm2A36 nuclear-capable field guns during a Red Square parade – the KrAZ-260 can tow loads of up to 10000 kg when fully loaded (30000 kg when empty). The Red Square example had an open body equipped with forward-facing bench seats although this had been a parade configuration. The normal body uses a conventional cargo body with tailgate all covered by the usual tilt over bows. A winch is a standard fitting under the cargo body and can be employed for either forward or rearwards recovery. including self-recovery.

The overall appearance of the KrAZ-260 is similar to that of the earlier KrAZ-255B but the bonnet is more angular to accommodate the turbocharged diesel engine. and the overall dimensions are slightly larger. As far as can be determined the KrAZ-260 was produced for military service only and as apparently not been delivered to armed forces outside the Soviet Union.

Variants known to exist include the KrAZ-260V tractor truck. used to tow a variety of semi-trailers. and the KrAZ-240. It was also used to tow platforms with S-300 missiles. This tractor truck has a 6×4 drive configuration. a slightly longer wheelbase (4.88 m+1.4 m) and an on-road load capacity of 16.8 t; it is used for long range logistic support duties. leaving the KrAZ-260 for forward area load carrying.

In 1999 this heavy utility truck was succeeded with improved KrAZ-6322.

• Item No: 85510
• Item Name: Russian KrAZ-260 Cargo Truck
• Scale: 1:35
• Item Type: Plastic Model Armor Kit
• Model Dimension Length: 259.5mm; Width: 77.2mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 480+
• Total Sprues: 17 sprues and tires
• Chromeplate Parts: n/a
• Resin Parts: n/a
• Metal Parts: n/a
• Photo Etched Parts: 3 pcs
• Film Accessory: n/a
• Released Date: 2018-07
• More Features:
• Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission. differential housing and suspension units.
• The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern
• Wheel hubs are in great details