MAZ-5316

     Notes: As noted in Belorussian Heavy Unarmored Vehicles, the MAZ-5316 is a smaller version of the MAZ-6317.  In fact, the two vehicles share some 50-70% of their parts, depending upon which engine the MAZ-6317 is using.  The MAZ-5316 is known to be used by the Belorussians and the Syrians, but most use seems to be by civilian concerns, ranging from relief organizations to civilian thrill-seekers.  Some of the versions the MAZ-6317 has have their counterparts in the MAZ-5316. 

     The basic MAZ-5316 is about 8 meters long, and has a two-man cab.  The cab has a space in the back of the seat and underneath part of it for crew equipment, and behind there, are essentially “bunk bed” sleeping berths for the crew. The rear cargo area has fold-up passenger bench seats and tie down points for cargo; the benches may also be totally removed and tied to the bows if more cargo space is needed.  The engine is a standard YaMZ 238DE2 turbocharged diesel, with manual transmission.  Drive is 4x4. The cab is tilted forward for access to the unitary power pack. The MAZ-6317 also has winch mounted in the front bumper, primarily used for self-recovery.  This has a capacity of 10 tons and 50 meters of cable.  Like the MAZ-6317, the engine has a lot of torque and has locking differentials, as well as central tire regulation and run-flat/puncture-resistant tires.  The truck has all-wheel drive and can steer using all wheels,

     Military variants include an artillery tractor/ammo carrier/equipment/crew carrier; the MAZ-5316 is capable of towing 16.28 tons if nothing is carried in the bed. Other variants include the MAZ-53161 extended-cab version, MAZ-531605 Shelter Carrier, and the Zasashnyk MRAP APC.  Military versions are generally used as troop/cargo/ammo carriers, but are also used as artillery tractors, MRL tractors, or tow trailers with even more cargo. The shelter-bed versions are generally used as command vehicles, FDCs, shop vehicles, communication vehicles, etc.

     Civilians concerns often use shelter carriers, but just as often use standard-bed versions.  Long-distance haulers with box-body beds often are equipped with luxuries like a TV, CD/DVD player, small refrigerator, etc., Thrill-seekers will often have independent suspension for each wheel, upgraded shocks, etc. Civilian versions will not be covered here.  It might be noted, though, that PCs or NPCs who are equipped with an extended-cab civilian version will be well-appointed indeed.

     The Zasashnyk, is, as stated above, V-hulled MRAP with suspended explosion-resistant seats for the crew and the troops in back.  The roof of the Zasashnyk has a Rafael Protector RWS equipped with an M2HB and a Mk 19 AGL.  These weapons can be aimed, fired, and reloaded from inside the troop compartment, and there is a seat with a downlinked monitor for the gunner to sit while operating the RWS.  The RWS has its own sensors and day/night vision devices, and the RWS is electrically rotated, traversed, and elevated.

     See the Glossary for Ground Vehicles for the effects of an MRAP hull and interior. Though Belorussia lists the Zasashnyk, as an APC, it is more an armored logistics vehicle and also can be used as an artillery tractor.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological*

MAZ-5316

$17,492

D, A

6.09 tons

11 tons

2+24

6

Headlights

Enclosed

MAZ-53161

$17,586

D, A

6.16 tons

11.28 tons

5+24

6

Headlights

Enclosed

MAZ-531605

$17,629

D, A

6.01 tons**

11.28 tons**

2+20**

6

Headlights

Enclosed

Zasashnyk

$194,942

D, A

3.76 tons

16.77 tons

2+10

10

Image Intensification (G), Thermal Imaging (G), Day/Night CCD Camera (G)

Enclosed

 

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

MAZ-5316

197/138

55/38

350

121

Stnd

W(3)

HF1  HS1  HR1

MAZ-53161

193/135

54/38

350

121

Stnd

W(3)

HF1  HS1  HR1

MAZ-531605

193/135

54/38

350

121

Stnd

W(3)

HF1  HS1  HR1

Zasashnyk

135/94

37/26

350

116

Stnd

W(3)

TF6  TS3  TR2   HF5  HS4  HR3***

*The open bed of a standard MAZ-5316 is Radiologically Open.

**These will depend, of course, upon what equipment is installed in the shelter body.

***The Zasashnyk has a floor AV of 6Sp.