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The ZIL-2906 (Russian: ЗИЛ-2906) is a screw-driven amphibious craft manufactured in Soviet Union from 1975 to 1979 by ZiL. The ZIL-2906 was produced from July 1975 to 1979, five manufactured in total.In 1980, it was succeeded by the ZIL-29061, produced until 1991.
These vehicles are notable for being Screw-propelled vehicles (in Russian: шнекохо́д), allowing it to traverse inhospitable terrains. The vehicle was designed to recover re-entered Soyuz space capsules from difficult terrain. It was equipped with heaters for the front seats, transponder and radio and stretchers.
The ZIL-2906 was carried on the back of a ZIL-4906 "Bluebird" (which had a top speed of 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph)) until it reached terrain impassable for the latter. At this point the ZIL-2906 would be unloaded and resume the search. Dismounting from the Bluebird took about half an hour.
Specifications
Mass
2,000 kilograms (4,400 lb; 2.0 t)
Maximum speed
Water - 16 kilometres per hour (9.9 mph; 8.6 kn) (8.6 kn)
Swamp - 20 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 11 kn) (11 kn)
Snow - 45 kilometres per hour (28 mph; 24 kn) (24 kn)
Dimensions
Length - 4,900 millimetres (190 in)
Width - 2,400 millimetres (94 in)
Height - 2,200 millimetres (87 in)
References
External links
ZIL-2906 on YouTube