Production years: 1964–1985 (1998) A four-wheel-drive truck with a 2-tonne payload; the successor of the GAZ-63. The cab sits above the engine. The main customer was the Soviet Army, but the GAZ-66 was also widely used by various civilian organisations. Four main versions were widespread: GAZ-66-01 (from 1985 -11): base model GAZ-66-02 (-12): version with a winch GAZ-66-04 (-14): version with shielded electrical equipment GAZ-66-05 (-15): version with a winch and shielded electrical equipment The base model was a flatbed, but many different special bodies were mounted on the chassis (vans, fire engines, drilling rigs, tankers and so on). Production of the GAZ-66 for ordinary customers ended in 1998; small batches were still made in 1999 to order for the Russian armed forces. The successor of the GAZ-66 is the GAZ-33081 "Sadko", based on GAZ-3307/3309 units. Technical data: Engine: ZMZ-66 (improved ZMZ-53); V8, 4250 cc, 85 kW/115 hp Gearbox: GAZ-53, 4 speeds Transfer case: 2 speeds Permanent four-wheel drive Tyres 12.00-18, optional central tyre inflation system Dimensions (L*W*H; GAZ-66-01): 5805*2302*2520 mm Wheelbase: 3300 mm Payload: 2000 kg Gross weight: 5800 kg (GAZ-66-01) Top speed: 90 km/h