HY-473A

Notes: The HT-473A semi-tractor is intended primarily for the towing of medium tank transporter trailers (mostly the HY-962J), though it may also tow other types of semi-trailers (and in fact, the HY-472 and HY-472A are civilian versions of this truck that do tow other types of trailers, and are essentially identical to the HY-473A). It uses a forward control cab that tilts for access to the engine and transmission, and which has cab seating for three up front with another four able to sit on the bunk space in the rear. Behind the cab are two winches to aid in loading and unloading vehicles. The suspension is 6x6 with single sites on the front and double tires sets on the rear two axles. The suspension is primarily designed for road travel, and has limited off-road performance.

The HY-473A is an improved version of an earlier model, the HY-473. Most of the differences between the HY-473A and the HY-473 are in the transmission; the HY-473 has less forward gears and less torque. In addition, the fifth wheel of the HY-473 is not as robust as the HY-473A. These two factors mean that the HY-473 has greater towing limits than the HY-473A model. The HY-473 also uses a non-turbocharged engine and has some differences in dimensions. The HY-473 is no longer in production, but is still used by the PLA.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

HY-473A

$11,052

D, A

(Tow) 75 tons; 500 kg

12.5 tons

1+6

3

Night Vision

Open

HY-473

$9,922

D, A

(Tow) 62 tons; 500 kg

12.5 tons

1+6

4

Night Vision

Open

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

HY-473A

216/43

50/10

490

131

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

HY-473

216/43

50/10

490

105

Stnd

W(3)

HF1 HS1 HR1

HY-480

Notes: This is an 8x8 semi-tractor with an off-road suspension, designed for the towing of a large variety of semi-trailers. It uses a tipper forward-control cab, with seating for the driver and a crewmember. Behind the seats may be installed a bunk or a seat for four passengers; the bunk and the seat may be interchanged as necessary. Though possibly no longer in production (The HY-480 pre-dates the HY-473A, but is a later model than the HY-473), but it is believed to still be in service with the PLA.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$12,000

D, A

(Tow) 77 tons; 600 kg

13.9 tons

1+5

5

Headlights

Open

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

256/64

64/16

550

148

Stnd

W(4)

HF1 HS1 HR1

HY-4390

Notes: This semi-tractor uses an 8x8 heavy-duty suspension (with single tires on the front two axles and doubles on the rear two) and all-steel construction. The cab tilts forward for engine and transmission access, and contains seating up front for a driver and passenger; the rear contains either a bunk or seating for four more passengers. It is not known whether this truck is still being produced, but it is still in service with the PLA.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$14,198

D, A

(Tow) 100 tons; 595 kg

15 tons

1+5

5

Headlights

Open

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

250/63

60/16

585

194

Stnd

W(4)

HF1 HS1 HR1