GAZ-51
The GAZ-51 (nickname Gazon) is a well known Soviet truck. Its first prototypes were produced before the end of World War II, and mass production started in 1946.
A 2.5 ton 4×2 standard variant was joined in 1947 by almost identical 2 ton 4×4 GAZ-63. Both variants were powered by 70 hp (52 kW) 6-cylinder 3485 cc engine. GAZ-63s was manufactured with some changes until 1968 and production of GAZ-51 continued until 2 April 1975. The trucks were also manufactured under the Soviet license in Poland (as the Lublin-51), North Korea (as the Sungri-58) and China (as the Yuejin NJ-130).
Variants
GAZ-51: Standard production version. Produced 1946-1955.
GAZ-51A: Modernized GAZ-51. Produced 1955-1975.
GAZ-51B: Export version based on GAZ-51A. Produced 1956-1975.
GAZ-51b: Multifuel-powered version. Produced from 1949.
GAZ-51C: Farm truck version. Produced 1956-1975.
GAZ-51D:
GAZ-51F: GAZ-51 with experimental stratified charge engine.
GAZ-51I: Cab-chassis version. Produced 1956-1975.
GAZ-51N: GAZ-51A with an extra fuel tank and GAZ-63 body. Produced 1956-1975.